Description
Radial-radiant and prismatic crystals of phenakite with a microcline and rare small pyrite crystals. Dimensions 3.3×2.9×1.7 cm. Weight 17.9 grams. Russia, Siberia
Phenakite is a rare mineral, beryllium silicate. The name of the mineral hints at the similarity of phenakite and quartz (ancient Greek φαίνω – “I show”, “I show”).
