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3.2" Phenakite Crystals in Cleavelandite - Volyn Deposit, Ukraine
This beautiful mineral specimen features phenakite crystals scattered throughout a cleavelandite matrix, collected from the Volyn deposit in Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine. The entire specimen measures 3.2" wide and is accompanied by an acrylic display stand.
About Phenakite
Phenakite (or phenacite) is a relatively rare beryllium silicate mineral that resembles quartz and is used as a collector's mineral or occasionally as a gemstone. Named from the Greek word for "deceiver", it was initially mistaken for quartz due to its similar colorless appearance. However, phenakite is harder and has a higher refractive index, making it much more brilliant. It also exhibits different crystal features like vertical striations compared to quartz's horizontal striations.
General chemical formula - Be2SiO4
Phenakite (or phenacite) is a relatively rare beryllium silicate mineral that resembles quartz and is used as a collector's mineral or occasionally as a gemstone. Named from the Greek word for "deceiver", it was initially mistaken for quartz due to its similar colorless appearance. However, phenakite is harder and has a higher refractive index, making it much more brilliant. It also exhibits different crystal features like vertical striations compared to quartz's horizontal striations.
General chemical formula - Be2SiO4
$395
SPECIES
Phenakite & Albite var Cleavelandite
LOCATION
Volyn Deposit, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine
SIZE
3.2 x 2.75"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#336399
