Phenakite, Schorl

Specimen ID: 89D-WNU

Mineral(s)
Phenakite : Be2SiO4
Schorl : NaFe2+3Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
3.1cm x 1.8cm x 1.75cm
Events

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Pale pinkish phenakite crystal, with attached black schorl, from a recent find (11-11-13). The phenakite is doubly-terminated and is in flawless, mint condition, but the tourmaline is a section of a larger crystal.This is the first phenakite ever identified from the Boulder Batholith of Montana.
William C. van Laer - 12th November 2013
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