Prehnite and byssolite from Boulemane, Morocco - 40g | PPREHN-24

Prehnite from Boulemane, Morocco, is a raw stone characterized by its distinctive green hue and its orthorhombic crystal system. Originating from a region renowned for its quality minerals, this stone is ideal for collectors and mineralogy enthusiasts wishing to explore rare and authentic natural formations.

Characteristics of prehnite:

• Length: 4.7cm
• Width: 4.1cm
• Height: 2.3cm
• Weight: 40g
• Prehnite hardness: 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale
• Mineral species from the silicate group

Aspects of prehnite:

Beautiful prehnite weighing 40g discovered in 2022 in Morocco, fully crystallized, with one side of a light, slightly yellowish and very pleasant green, and the other side more of a greenish-grey due to its byssolite inclusions. Of beautiful quality, its orthorhombic crystals allow light to pass through with backlighting. Our prehnite will be delivered with a translucent display stand.

Note: Particular care has been taken to best respect the colors of the minerals offered. The photos are taken in the best conditions and slightly retouched to best resemble the original stone. However, there may be slight contrasts due to the different screens used and their brightness.