Prehnite with Epidote 7x8mm Faceted Rice Bead - 15-16 InchPrehnite was the first mineral to be named after a person: its discoverer, Dutch Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn. Von Prehn discovered the stone in South Africa in 1774. Prehnite is translucent to transparent, in colors from light green to yellow green to olive, with occasional inclusions of Black Tourmaline that crisscross the stone in fibrous patterns. It is a phyllosilicate composed of silicon, calcium and aluminum with trace amounts of iron.

The Ruby inclusions in this stone are pink to reddish purple to dark purple

Aboriginal rock art

and forms naturally as a glassy

Some are larger and more defined

prized throughout history for its beautiful colors and patterns

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Jasper was also considered a “rain bringer” by Native American cultures

strength and vitality while supporting centeredness and grounding

Pietersite is composed of Tiger Eye

Rhyolite is a volcanic

Howlite can be easily dyed and is often treated to be blue for use as a substitute for turquoise

Chrysocolla was first described by Theosphrastus