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Phenakite, Feldspar
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Phenakite “drill bit” twin on feldspar, 6 cm, from the Mogok Stone Tract, Mandalay Region, Burma. Acquired from Sandor Fuss in August 2011, ex collections of Bruce Oreck and Daniel Trinchillo.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityMyanmar, Mandalay Region, Mogok Valley
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 265
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Daniel Trinchillo (Fine Minerals International) | Not disclosed |
| — | Bruce Oreck | 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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