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prehnite - South Africa's first mineral
A member of the zeolite family, prehnite is a volcanic silicate mineral that forms in cavities in basaltic rocks.
For the most part, Scotland's prehnite is pale green, while Australia's ranges from a darker green to pale yellows and rich golds; and South Africa's ranges from lime greens to oranges and even whites.
Some rare specimens of prehnite can resemble jade.
 a volcanic mineral
With its bright, almost luminescent range of colors � from celery green to yellow-green to yellows -- prehnite (pronounced "prayn-ite") is an attractive mineral with a vitreous to mother-of-pearl luster.

prehnite fish
photo: wave hill

Prehnite is commonly found in cavities and 'pillows' and along fractures of basalt and diabase rock, geological evidence indicates that prehnite develops in a very hot, mineral rich, spring environment.
Currently, Australia's Northern Territory is estimated to have about 90% of the known prehnite deposits in the world. However, they are on property recently declared a prospecting area which means commercial mining is not allowed, only fossicking.

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