Phenakite

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Phenakite, 4.7 cm, from the Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria. This unusually large crystal is not heavily included like most specimens from the locality, except for a cavity filled with sulfur crystals. Private collection; Tom Spann photo.

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SpeciesPhenakite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 186
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Unknown Owner
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed

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Phenakite
Mineral guide
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rare Be2SiO4 boasting brilliant luster, high clarity, and gem-like crystals; forms in pegmatites/miarolitic cavities, prized by connoisseurs.
Phenakite
Regional guide
Phenakite from Jos Plateau
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Locality guide
Jos Plateau
A collector's guide to Jos Plateau, Nigeria: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 147 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.