Prehnite
| Description: |
Prehnite is translucent light green crystals that often form a crust, coating the inside of cavities in volcanic rock. Prehnite is considered a minor gemstone and is cut and polished to form jewelry pieces. It was named after Colonel van Prehn, a Dutch officer stationed in South Africa who first brought the mineral back to Europe in 1774. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1287 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Prehnite Minerals Precious Stones South Africa |
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