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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Species
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 186
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Will Johnson | Not disclosed |
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rare Be2SiO4 boasting brilliant luster, high clarity, and gem-like crystals; forms in pegmatites/miarolitic cavities, prized by connoisseurs.Regional guide
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