| Gewicht | 0,01 kg (10 gr) |
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| Dimensions | 3 × 2 × 1 cm |
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| SKU | 5983 |
Prehnite Pierced Pendant
Sales unit: Per unit
Prehnite Pierced Pendant from China
Prehnite
Prehnite is a pale green to yellow-green mineral that often occurs in rounded, spherical aggregates or as crustal deposits. It has a glassy to pearly luster and is partly translucent. The colour is usually caused by traces of iron. Prehnite is sometimes used as a gemstone and is popular among collectors because of its distinctive appearance.
The mineral was first discovered in South Africa and is named after the Dutch colonel Hendrik von Prehn. Major deposits can be found in South Africa, Australia, Scotland, the United States and China. Prehnite usually forms in cavities of volcanic rocks and is a product of hydrothermal processes. Its chemical formula is Ca₂Al(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂ and its hardness is between 6 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale.
Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Prehnite
Pierced Pendants
Pierced pendants are polished and cut (precious) stones with a drill hole, making them easy to wear on a cord or chain. This makes them a popular choice for jewellery. In most cases, the pendants are pierced widthwise, from left to right.
The pierced pendants are available in various shapes and sizes, including drop, oval, point and heart. Some of the range is manufactured in China, while other pendants come from Madagascar. The pierced diameter varies by model and is usually between 2 and 4 mm. We sell the pierced pendants individually, with some having a minimum order of 5 pieces. Unfortunately, we do not currently have any matching cord or chain in our range!
