Phenakite from Mt Antero, Colorado, USA - image 1

Phenakite from Mt Antero, Colorado, USA

$800.00

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Phenakite from Colorado is highly sought after by collectors. Usually specimens are a few mm to perhaps 1cm, larger specimens or crystals on matrix are rarely seen. This is a very high quality miniature with two crystals centered on the matrix in excellent condition. A Colorado rarity.

Product details

SpeciesPhenakiteBiotite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 3.1 x 2.1 cm
Listed on09/16/2025
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Mt Antero
SKU27242

Current owner

DanZ Rockshop
DanZ RockshopFeatured
Arvada, Colorado, USA
2,136 for sale·9 sold

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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 Mount Antero, USA
Mount Antero phenakite - rare, glassy to translucent crystals from Colorado's high-alpine pegmatites; prized for altitude and its collector appeal.
Locality guide
Mt Antero
Mt Antero, Colorado — a high-altitude gem locality famed for pale to blue aquamarine in alpine pegmatites, with rare bertrandite, phenakite, and striking pocke…