Prehnite

Keywords: Spiritual Growth ~ Compassion
Hardness: 6 - 6.5
Zodiac: Libra
Chakra: Heart
Planet: Mercury
Element: Water
Locations Found: Australia, China, United States
Tarot Card: The Magician

Metaphysical & Spiritual Properties

Prehnite is known as the “stone of prophecy” and is said to enhance intuition and spiritual awareness support your ability to communicate with the spiritual realm, making it a useful tool for those practicing meditation, yoga, or other forms of spiritual work.  It is believed to strengthen the aura, balance the chakras, and promote inner peace. Prehnite has a calming and grounding effect on the mind and body and is often used to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation and in turn can boost self-esteem, confidence and emotional healing. It can to aid in dream recall and lucid dreaming.  Prehnite is often found growing with inclusions of Epidote which amplify its healing abilities.

Geological Information

Prehnite is a calcium aluminum silicate mineral that is commonly found in cavities in volcanic rocks. It can also be found in metamorphic rocks and is often associated with zeolites. Its color ranges from pale yellow to apple green, and it has a waxy to vitreous luster. It was named after Dutch mineralogist Colonel Hendrik von Prehn who first discovered it in 1788 in the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.

Works Well With...

Prehnite works well with other stones that enhance intuition and spiritual awareness such as Amethyst and Clear Quartz. It can also be paired with other heart chakra stones such as Rose Quartz and Green Aventurine to promote emotional healing and balance.

Photos of Prehnite

Prehnite Heart at DreamingGoddess.com
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