Citrine Natural 8mm Bicone Faceted - 15-16 Inch Wood Beads Prehnite is translucent to transparent

Prehnite is translucent to transparent

It is mined under extremely harsh conditions and the high-grade specimens are more rare than diamonds

It has been mistaken for ruby and sapphire at times

It is believed to protect against threats and danger in high to risk situations

Its inclusions of golden tones to rust to red are due to traces of hematite embedded in the stone

Citrine Natural 8mm Bicone Faceted - 15-16 Inch Wood Beads Prehnite is translucent to transparentCitrine is a transparent Quartz, ranging in color from pale yellow to golden yellow, honey or brown, giving it a similar appearance to Topaz. It may also contain rainbow to colored or sparkling inclusions. The name comes from the French word for lemon, citron. It was a prized gem in Greece as far back as 300 BCE.