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Phenakite


Phenakite : Be2[SiO4]

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Locality: Tangen Feldspar Quarry, Kragerø, Telemark, Norway
A huge sample with phenakite from Tangen Quarry, exhibited in the mineral collection of Geological Museum of Oslo. The sample is about 45 cm long, with the largest crystal ca 20 cm long. In addition there is a "handful" of other crystals, some which is niecly terminated. Photo taken 9. Des. 2007.

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