PREHNITE

An inosilicate of calcium & aluminum that crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system. It most often forms as stalactitic or botryoidal aggregates with only just the crests of small crystals showing curved faces. It’s color varies from light green to yellow most commonly, but also can be colorless, blue, pink, orange or white. It is associated with zeolite minerals such as datolite, calcite, apophyllite, stilbite etc in veins and cavities of basaltic rocks.

– Associated with the solar plexus & heart chakra, zodiac signs of Libra and Capricorn & vibrates to the number 5.

– Connect your heart to your personal will, allowing us to chase our goals with open hearts.
– Lessons the power of daily distractions.
– Allows one to fully understand their life path and what they came here to accomplish.
– Powerful manifestation tool when meditated with.
– A crystal to heal the healer. Useful for metaphysical healers, nurses, those who care for the elderly and children.
– Beneficial for hoarders. Aids in letting go of “things” with emotional attachments.
– Helps one say “no” when needed.
– Alleviates fears, nightmares, phobias.
– Beneficial for hyperactive children.
– Aids the liver, kidneys & bladder.

Chemical Formula: Ca2Al2Si3O10(OH)2
Shape: prismatic crystals, masses
Crystal System: orthorhombic
Color: Colorless to gray to yellow, yellow-green or white
Streak: white
Luster: vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Diaphaneity: transparent
Hardness: 6-6.5 Mohs
Tenacity: brittle
Cleavage: distinct/good
Fracture: irregular/uneven
Specific Gravity: 2.8-2.9 g/cm³