Specimen #509

Name: Prehnite

Type: Gem

Locality: Mali

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 10.60 x 9.25 mm

Weight: 5.49 cts

Acquired: 2007-10-04

Source: Arkenstone Auction

Label: N

Comment: Prehnite has always been a popular gem among collectors because of its lovely green color. Recently the new Prehnite discovery in Mali has produced some great cabbing and carving material. This material, when carved, has a very unique and attractive "soft" almost "velvety" appearance. This gem is really very clean for the material, and should be noted as a highly collectible stone due to the quality. This material has such a unique appearance that when you find a clean stone such as this, it''s a real treat. This is a decent size stone and considering it is relatively new, it's a great gem to fill a spot in your collection.

Minerals: Prehnite (Ca₂Al₂Si₃O₁₀(OH)₂)

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