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Phenakite #25

Phenakite #25

$41.50 NZD
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This Phenakite crystal features dark Biotite inclusions contrasting with its lighter natural crystal form. Number 25 in the photo. You will receive the exact Phenakite specimen shown.

Size: 3.2cm x 1.2cm
Weight: 2.3g
Origin: Emerald Mines, Carnaíba, Bahia, Brazil

This Phenakite reflects self-acceptance, compassion, joy and inner peace. It may serve as a reminder to see ourselves with grace, quiet the mind, and receive each day as a gift from God. Its symbolism points toward finding contentment in who we are while remaining open to His transforming work in our lives.

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
— Psalm 139:14

Crystal Facts

What is Phenakite?

Phenakite is a rare beryllium silicate mineral prized by collectors for its clarity, rarity, and natural crystal formations. Its name comes from the Greek word phenax, meaning "deceiver" or "impostor," as early mineralogists often mistook clear Phenakite for quartz due to their similar appearance.

Despite this resemblance, Phenakite is a distinct mineral and one of the harder gemstone minerals, ranking 7.5–8 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Phenakite with Biotite

Phenakite commonly occurs alongside biotite in highly evolved granitic pegmatites. As the pegmatite cools, biotite crystallises from the mineral-rich magma while rare elements such as beryllium become concentrated, allowing Phenakite crystals to form within the same geological environment.

The dark biotite inclusions within this specimen provide a fascinating glimpse into the geological processes that created it millions of years ago.

Phenakite from Carnaíba Emerald Mines

The Carnaíba mining district in Bahia, Brazil is internationally recognised for producing emeralds and other rare mineral specimens. The region's complex pegmatite systems create ideal conditions for the formation of uncommon minerals, including Phenakite.

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