Phenakite from Palelni Mine, Khetchel Village, Kyaukme District, Shan State, Myanmar - image 1
Phenakite from Palelni Mine, Khetchel Village, Kyaukme District, Shan State, Myanmar - image 2

Phenakite from Palelni Mine, Khetchel Village, Kyaukme District, Shan State, Myanmar

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A fine grouping of glassy gem prismatic phenakite crystals. This is in good condition all around. A superb thumbnail for this beryllium silicate.

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SpeciesPhenakite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm
Added on05/22/2025
LocalityMyanmar, Shan State, Palelni Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2025
Price paid
$735.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Phenakite
Mineral guide
Learn about Phenakite
rare Be2SiO4 boasting brilliant luster, high clarity, and gem-like crystals; forms in pegmatites/miarolitic cavities, prized by connoisseurs.
Phenakite
Regional guide
Phenakite from Palelni Mine
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Locality guide
Palelni Mine
A collector's guide to Palelni Mine, Myanmar: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 100 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.