Phenakite (twinned)
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Here's a cute Burmese Phenakite thumbnail with super sharp faces and edges with a great pyramidal termination that shows the textbook form of drill-bit twinning. The prism faces are super lustrous and, in contrast, the termination is frosted, The interior of the crystal is completely transparent. It is pristine - contacted only at the base where it was detached from the pocket. 4.61 grams.
Product details
SpeciesPhenakite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.5 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMyanmar, Mandalay Region, Mogok Valley
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/2024 | Unknown Owner | $650.00 |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Learn about Phenakite
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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