Prehnite (recent find - unique color)

Item Description

This piece comes to us from the recent discovery (2019) in the renowned Merelani Hills of Tanzania. The classic yellow colored "balls" of Prehnite that have come out of this area for a while, along with the newer blue bladed crystals of Prehnite are more widely known, but the pieces from this latest find feature distinct, well-separated, excellent crystals. This attractive small cabinet features thick, bladed / blocky crystals of Prehnite crystals, with a beautiful greenish-yellow hue. Most of the crystals are fairly gemmy on the tips with sharp, lustrous faces and an almost "broadsword"-shaped habit. It's nice to see the separation between each crystal, so you can examine them up close. Small grey rhombs of what is presumably Calcite can be seen on the piece as well. Yes, there are some bruises that prevent the piece from being 100% damage free, but it's larger sized, showy and features a new style (and unusual color) for Prehnite from this important gem producing district. if you're a fan of minerals of Tanzania or worldwide Prehnites, be sure to pick this one up. The largest crystal is hard to measure, but if you follow the contacted crystals along the side of the specimen, they measure over 3.0 cm long.