Refined light green Prehnite - where is the mineral used, is it compatible according to the horoscope, how to identify a fake, a photo of a stone

The discreet refinement of this light green mineral has captivated people for many millions of years. This gem was familiar to the ancient shamans of Africa, who considered it a guide to the world of dreams. The prehnite stone got its name from the name of the man who served as governor of the Cape Province in South Africa, who brought prehnite to Europe, Henrik van Pren.

For the first time, a green nugget was described by Balthasar Georges Sage, who mistook it for chrysolite. Later, the German mineralogist Werner corrected him, proving that this was a completely different stone, and suggested naming it after the discoverer. Unfortunately, van Pren himself did not live very long until this moment.

Variety of names

However, this was by no means the only name for the stone: it was also called the Cape emerald or chrysolite, chiltonite, adilite, and also the Chartreuse color mineral, after the name of the liquor made by the Carthusian monks. "Grape jade" was a type of stone mined in Asia, and "sunny jade" was Australian prehnite.

Physico-chemical characteristics

The chemical composition of prenite is based on aluminum silicate (in fact, therefore, the mineral belongs to the group of aluminosilicates, which traditionally have a green tint, along with jade, emerald, aquamarine, etc.), as well as calcium, magnesium, hydrogen. Occasionally, insignificant impurities of iron are added to these substances.

The mineral practically does not crystallize; in nature it occurs in the form of clusters or medium-sized balls.

The physical properties of prehnite are such that the stone is intolerant of high temperatures and will melt in the immediate vicinity of a fire. It is mined in igneous hydrothermal rocks. The depths of its occurrence are small, and in Australia there are places where this mineral is literally collected from the surface of the earth, which makes the extraction process easy and cheap.

The largest places for the development of prehnite are located where it was, in fact, discovered for the first time - on the territory of South Africa. In addition, it is mined in Australia, USA, China, Scotland, France and Austria. In Russia, there are also deposits of this mineral and they are located at the foot of the Urals and the Caucasus, as well as in Karelia.

The luminary of Soviet mineralogy Fersman attributed this mineral to gems of the third order.

Application area

Prehnite has found its use mostly in arts and crafts and collecting. Jewelers, on the other hand, do not particularly revere this stone due to its lack of brightness, even though heat treatment solves this problem to some extent. As a rule, prehnite jewelry is worn in sets of several bracelets or strands of beads. So they stand out more against the background of bright clothes, balancing this riot of colors, which gives the image lightness, tenderness and romance.

Light green gem is often used by stone-cutting artists who appreciate the stone for its ease of processing, while collectors are attracted by fan-shaped intergrowths of crystals, as well as geodes.

Only true connoisseurs can appreciate the beauty of this stone. By the way, the color palette of the Cape emerald is quite extensive: there are specimens of gray-green, tea, straw, golden hues, as well as tones tending to monochrome white and gray. The specimens mined in Australia are of the greatest value - they have a special glow, somewhat reminiscent of the glow inherent in a moonstone or a cat's eye. The rarest are gems with a pink undertone.

In folk medicine

Lithotherapists distinguish the following healing properties of prehnite:

• positive impact on the work of the endocrine system and normalization of metabolism;
• increase in the general tone of the body in anemic conditions;
• weakening of the pain syndrome with gout, tumors, as well as asthma, Meniere's disease and other ailments characterized by a paroxysmal course.
• improvement of working capacity, concentration, memory, attention and other cognitive functions;
• immune support;
• improvement of the genitourinary system, and especially the kidneys.

Tool of shamans and psychics

As for the magical properties of prehnite, more than representatives of other peoples, they are known to the natives of the African continent. Historians and archaeologists claim that Africans have used it in magical practices since the Upper Paleolithic. Basically, these were rituals connecting living people with the world of the dead.Modern psychics use prehnite for the most part as amulets, as well as a kind of tool that helps to deepen into the world of their own subconscious and unconscious: mineral jewelry will reveal clairvoyant abilities, teach you to understand and accurately interpret dreams, actualize hidden and obvious talents, help get rid of so-called cockroaches in the head and achieve complete harmony with yourself and the world around you.

Prehnite is extremely useful for those who practice meditation and astral travel.

Thanks to the talisman from this stone, a person advanced in this matter can find out the secret of his reincarnations in this world and hear messages from the spirits of deceased loved ones.
Prehnite is traditionally considered a female stone, as it helps the fairer sex to gain self-confidence and develop leadership qualities, become more feminine and attractive. The gem brings good luck not only in love affairs, but also in the professional field, in business.

The energy of the stone is perfectly combined with such professional areas as music and other arts, as well as any activity associated with constant movement over short and long distances, for example, driving a vehicle.

But who suits prehnite and jewelry from it least of all, so these are people prone to apathy and isolation. The energy of the mineral is such that wearing Cape chrysolite can provoke even greater withdrawal into oneself and detachment from reality.

Horoscope compatibility

As for astrology, the representatives of this field of knowledge have not yet studied Chiltonite enough. However, it is known that the green nugget is correlated with Libra, which belongs to the element of Air.By and large, all the signs of the Zodiac are compatible with prehnite quite well, except, perhaps, Cancer - in people born under this constellation, the stone exaggerates the most negative features: secrecy, inertia, grouchiness, conflict. It is paradoxical, but for everyone else, jewelry brings only peace and a feeling of fullness.

We define a fake

Now about the main thing. How to recognize falsification? The hero of the story has a synthetic counterpart called chrombonite. It is brighter than natural stone, and, in fact, more attractive in appearance, which is what unscrupulous manufacturers use. The most widespread production of borosilicate "prehnite" was in India. Imagine how many tourists come to this country every year to immerse themselves in the mysterious local culture and buy traditional jewelry and sculptures! Natural prehnite is by no means cheap: a necklace with such stones costs at least 100 USD, a bracelet made of green mineral will cost at least 200. Therefore, do not neglect the check when buying prehnite jewelry. The first thing to do is to bring the product to the source of fire. With this interaction, a natural gem begins to melt, and in addition, it changes color.

Care and wearing

The rules for caring for products made of Cape chrysolite are quite simple:

• from what has been said above, it is obvious that it is necessary to avoid contact of the decoration with fire;
• when cleaning products, it is forbidden to use alkalis and acids, as well as hard brushes;
• use clean water, a soft cloth, if necessary, a soap solution in a minimum concentration (first, the product is washed in running water, and then in a weak solution of soap that does not have fragrances).

Compliance with these rules will help preserve the beauty and brilliance of your jewelry for many years!
As for the combination of prehnite jewelry with wardrobe items, stylists note that this mineral is completely undemanding in this matter: it suits an evening dress, and casual oversized, and sport-chic, and military, and grunge , and to boho.

Photo of Prehnite stone