Moss prehnite pendants feature translucent pale green prehnite with dark epidote inclusions that create internal patterns resembling moss or foliage. Each stone forms in volcanic rock cavities, primarily sourced from deposits in Mali, Australia, and South Africa. Our collection includes 28,529 pendants set in .925 sterling silver, with prices ranging from $16 to $11,402. Prehnite registers 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for regular pendant wear with reasonable care.
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The moss patterns form from epidote crystal inclusions that become trapped inside the prehnite during geological formation. These needle-like epidote structures create branching, plant-like visuals within the translucent green host stone.
Moss prehnite rates 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, which makes it suitable for pendant wear. Pendants receive less impact than rings, so moss prehnite holds up well in necklace settings with normal care.
Major moss prehnite deposits exist in Mali, Australia, South Africa, and China. The stone forms in cavities within basaltic volcanic rocks where silica-rich fluids cool and crystallize over geological time.