Phenakite

Rio Piracicaba (Old Sao Miguel de Piracicaba), Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature, 3.2 x 2.4 x 1.8 cm
Start Time: 07/04/2015 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/28/2015 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Considered the best of species, Brazilian Phenakites are highly sought-after, and this little gem should definitely be in the hunt. A small miniature, this crystal is much gemmier than the photos can portray due to the small amount of translucence. Sharp and well-formed, this lustrous, tabular Phenakite crystal is contacted only at the bottom. It is a find, and it is clear why this was originally valued at $750 in the 1990s - more so, now! The specimen weighs 21 grams. Very good quality and aesthetics.

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