Prehnite (calcium aluminum silicate) is a green, gray or white to colorless mineral sometimes used in jewelry; usually as cabochons.

Prehnite is the first mineral to be named after a person.  It was named after 18^th century Dutch colonel, Colonel Hendrik van Prehn; a mineralogist.  There are deposits in Australia, China, Scotland, South Africa, and the United States. 

Lore

Prehnite appears to be a stone of meditation and dreaming.  “Prehnite is believed to encourage contact with the higher self by enhancing the visualization process.  It can be used to multiply energies and to enhance our protective fields.  It is also believed to enhance the ability to prophesy – by calling on the aid of the divine.” ¹  “When meditating with this crystal, you are put in touch with the universe’s energy grid.  It is said to connect to the Archangel Raphael and to spiritual and extra terrestrial beings, enabling you always to be prepared, no matter what.” ²

“Prehnite is a very protective stone and can protect one on all levels.  It strengthens the life force and generally increases and stimulates energy, while at the same time bringing powerful calming energies.  Thus, prehnite is said to ease worries and restlessness of all kinds.” ³

“Prehnite quiets restlessness, nervousness and worry.  It helps one stay in the present moment and avoid the unhealthy use of the imagination (eg., visualizing all the disastrous possible futures!).  Prehnite reminds one of the existence of one’s personal power at the same time it invokes the use of that power in the service of love.” ⁴

“Physically, prehnite is helpful in the healing of gout, anemia, and kidney problems.” ⁵

“In crystal healing, prehnite is valued as a calming and soothing stone, helping to ease emotional stress. . . It acts upon the heart but at a level beyond simple personal feelings, enhancing unconditional love for all beings.  Prehnite is also a good stone for healers to use on themselves.  When doing a lot of treatment work for others, it is easy to lose sight of the balance between giving and receiving, forgetting that everyone needs replenishment.  Working with prehnite in meditation helps to heal the healer and restore energy that may have become depleted” ⁶

1)       1)  Marianna Sheldrake  “The Crystal Healer- A Guide to Understanding Crystals and Their Healing Gifts“ pg. 91

2)      2)  Judy Hall “The Encyclopedia of Crystals“ pg 122

3)      3)  Gregory Branson-Trent “The Magick And Healing Properties Of Crystals, Metals And Stones“ pg. 182

4)      4)  Naisha Ahsian “The Book of Stones: Who They Are & What They Teach” pg. 308

5)      5)  Mandi Konesni “ Mandi's Metaphysical Gemstones” Pg. 68

6)      6)  Jennie Harding “Crystals“ pg. 96

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