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Phenakite

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Will and Rika Larson
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Phenakite crystal, 4.2 cm, from the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. I found this crystal in a group of topaz crystals; Mia Dixon photo.

Product details

Species
PhenakiteAbout Phenakite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Nigeria, Plateau
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 157

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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 Plateau
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