Prehnite isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when people think of gems. The prehnite gemstone is one-of-a-kind, especially in its raw form, making it popular among collectors. It can also be used to create stunning couture jewellery pieces.
A coveted treasure among fine-jewellery curators, prehnite portrays stunning emerald-like visuals. It’s a silicate mineral, and a very brittle one at that. It is, however, quite seamless to carve into. As a result, when handled properly, it can be easily transformed into exquisite jewellery.
Prehnite’s lustre typically ranges from pearly to glassy (vitreous). Furthermore, the prehnite gemstone can change from transparent to translucent, with translucent being far more common. Faceted prehnite stones have an appearance similar to frosted glass in many cases, making the final sheen extremely unique. The formation of prehnite is an intriguing feature. Raw prehnite has a curved surface rather than sharp points and edges, similar to a bubble sitting on a surface.
Prehnite, like many other gemstones, does not come in a single colour. Instead, the prehnite stone has a wide spectrum of colours.
Prehnite is most noticeable in versions that range from yellow to yellow-green, frequently with a hue resembling lime in its raw form. Prehnite can also be found in more muted shades of green, more closely resembling sage or a delicate blue-green.
Prehnite is typically formed in basaltic rock cavities and veins. While prehnite was discovered in South Africa and is still found there today, it is not the only country with prehnite. Prehnite has been discovered in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Namibia, Scotland, and the United States, in addition to South Africa.
While the uncommon orange prehnite was discovered in South Africa, Canada is also credited with its discovery. Prehnite with individual crystals has been discovered in Canada, making it a source of some of the gem’s rarer varieties.
When it comes to Ma Passion, the prehnite used here is sourced from Australia. This translucent gemstone comes in shades of green. It is composed of magnesium and calcium and is often mined from where zeolite crystals are found. Ma Passion’s skilled carvers have finely carved it into an elegant piece of Lord Ganesha carving.
Ma Passion’s gemstones are ethically mined from around the world and expertly carved by legacy Rajasthani kaarigars. Apart from gemstone carvings, Ma Passion also has stunning Mughal miniature paintings or miniature art paintings. The Kaarigars come from carving families’ descendants who carry on their ancestors’ skills to preserve this rare Indian art form.
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