About Prehnite
A calcium aluminum silicate, usually light green, often forming botryoidal or radiating aggregates. It's considered a stone of unconditional love and prophecy, known as the 'healer's stone,' fostering peace and preparedness.
Primary Hues
Light Green, Yellow-Green, White, Grey, Colorless
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of unconditional love and the crystal to heal the healer. Believed to enhance precognition and inner knowing. Brings peace.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Hierophant
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents spiritual knowing and preparedness- aligning with Prehnite's reputation as a stone of prophecy.
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes hope- healing- and connection to higher guidance- resonating with this stone.
Associated Deities
Archangel Raphael
Pantheon: Abrahamic
Domain: Healing- Guidance- Archangel of the East/Air
Rationale: Raphael is the primary angel associated with Prehnite for healing and guidance.
Kuan Yin
Pantheon: Buddhist
Domain: Compassion- Mercy- Unconditional Love
Rationale: Her gentle- healing energy aligns with Prehnite's soothing vibration.
Metaphysical Uses
Angelic & Spirit Guide Communication
Prophecy & Intuition Focus
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Geological & Scientific Details
Prehnite is classified as a silicate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Ca2Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)2. Common crystal habits include globular, reniform to stalactitic.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Silicate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Ca2Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
- IMA Symbol: Prh[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless to gray to yellow, yellow-green or white
- Crystal Habit: Globular, reniform to stalactitic
- Twinning: Fine lamellar
- Cleavage: Distinct on [001]
- Luster: Vitreous to pearly
- Streak: White
- Diaphaneity: Semi-transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Epidote
- Calcite
- Zeolites (Stilbite, Apophyllite, Heulandite - common associates in volcanic rocks)
- Datolite
- Pumpellyite