Phenakite
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A superb, complex crystal, totally gemmy and brilliantly lustrous! It is 3.6 cm tall, very well crystallized and robust, complete all around, and 11 grams. This is one of my very last phenakites from this small new find of august, 2009.
Product details
SpeciesPhenakite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.6 x 2.0 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityNigeria, Plateau, Jos Plateau
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | 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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