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Phenakite (rough and cut set)
- Different Localities
- Gems; Thumbnail, 1.7 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm (crystal), 3.13 carats; 9.05 mm x 8.64 mm (stone)
- Start Time: 04/26/2018 7:15:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/03/2018 7:17:24 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Phenakite is a well known beryllium silicate, and good crystallized examples along with gem material are prized by collectors. This set includes a classic Brazilian radiating twinned group of gem quality Phenakite crystals creating a lovely thumbnail specimen with sharp faces and good luster. The stone is from Madagascar and has "Modified Square Brilliant" cut with virtually no internal flaws and a bright diamond-like colorless hue. This set was priced at $950 in the inventory.