Prehnite was officially named in 1788 after a Dutch colonel named Hendrik von (or van) Prehn. Prehn--a naturalist and mineral collector--was given credit for discovering the stone in 1774, at the Cape of Good Hope in modern South Africa.
This stone has been given a number of other names over the years, including adelite, chiltonite, chrysolite of sage, coupholite, Karoo stone, grape jade and more.
This listing includes 1 stone per order*
Gemstone: Prehnite
Shape: Pear
Cut: Cabochon
Color: Slightly Yellowish Green
Transparency: Translucent
Shape: Pear
Total carat weight: 25.27ct
Stone Size (mm): 21.3x18.2
Clarity: Eye-Clean
Hardness: 6-6.5
Treatment: None
SKU: 104360
Special considerations: Prehnite can lose some of its color over time when exposed to light and air. Therefore, store this stone in a cool, dark place using an opaque container. This stone is also brittle and cleaves easily, so it needs to be stored inside a padded envelope or box.
*All gemstone information guaranteed by our staff GIA Graduate Gemologist.
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SPECIAL REQUESTS:
Have a special request in mind like drilling, polishing, or re-cutting? Please contact us before placing your order and we will do our best to accommodate any order! Once purchased, your item will be processed and then shipped. We are located in the heart of New York's Diamond District and have access to hundreds of jewelers, lapidaries, and jewelry technicians.
Please note that the quantity listed can be expanded or modified upon request if possible. Feel free to inquire about other sizes and shapes as well!
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SHIPPING:
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REFUNDS:
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