Phenakite

Marcílio Gazzinelli21th Century

MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
Belo Horizonte, Brazil

This robust aggregate of Fenaquita's well-formed crystals represents one of the best samples in the world. Phenakite is a very rare mineral and that occurs together with other gem's minerals.

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Title: Phenakite
Creator: Marcílio Gazzinelli
Date Created: 21th Century
Location Created: São Domingos do Prata, Minas Gerais, Brasil
Physical Dimensions: 11 x 9,5 x 5,0 cm
Type: Be2SiO4 - Silicates (Beryl Nesosilicates)[
Rights: MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
Medium: Mineral

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