Phenakite (drill-bit twinned)
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This is a rare twinned crystal of gem phenakite from a small find in Burma some years ago. Fine and colorless, it shows off a textbook, but rare, "drill-bit twin" termination. It is definitely worthy of any major thumbnail competitive exhibit case.
Product details
SpeciesPhenakite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.7 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMyanmar, Mandalay Region, Mogok Valley
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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