Prehnite with byssolite inclusion from Boulemane, Morocco - 43g | PPREHN-9

Prehnite from Boulemane, Morocco, is a rough 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 looking to explore rare and authentic natural formations.

Characteristics of prehnite:

• Length: 5.4cm
• Width: 4cm
• Height: 3.3cm
• Weight: 43g
• Prehnite hardness: 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale
• Mineral species of the silicate group

Aspects of prehnite:

Beautiful Moroccan prehnite composed mainly of two colors. Light green crystals that allow light to pass through when backlit from above the stone, and a greyish-pale green face underneath, most likely due to its inclusion of byssolite. A small display stand will be delivered with your prehnite so you can place it wherever you want among your other minerals.

Note: Great care has been taken to best represent the colors of the minerals offered. Photos are taken under the best conditions and slightly retouched to be as close as possible to the original stone. However, there may be slight contrasts due to different screens used and their brightness.