Phenakite from Valais, Switzerland - image 1
Photo by Anton Watzl Jr.

Phenakite from Valais, Switzerland

Phenakite, 5.5 cm, from Reckingen, Goms, Wallis, Switzerland. Anton Watzl Jr. photo.

Product details

SpeciesPhenakite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalitySwitzerland, Valais
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Austria page 70
Current owner
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Anton Watzl Minerals
Member since 2026

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Phenakite
Mineral guide
Learn about Phenakite
rare Be2SiO4 boasting brilliant luster, high clarity, and gem-like crystals; forms in pegmatites/miarolitic cavities, prized by connoisseurs.
Phenakite
Regional guide
Phenakite from Valais
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Locality guide
Valais
A collector's guide to Valais, Switzerland: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 49 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.