Prehnite

Posted on February 27, 2016 by John J. Bradshaw, GG (GIA)

Introduction Prehnite is a mineral, well known to collectors, with the formula Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2. Crystals are rare, typically forming with stalactitic or botryoidal habit (Fig. 1). It is not commonly seen in jewelry stores but is occasionally…

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