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Phenakite

Unknown Owner
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.

Product details

Species
PhenakiteAbout Phenakite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Nigeria, Plateau, Jos Plateau
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 186

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Phenakite
rare Be2SiO4 boasting brilliant luster, high clarity, and gem-like crystals; forms in pegmatites/miarolitic cavities, prized by connoisseurs.
Regional guide
Phenakite from Jos Plateau
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