Bustamite vs Phenakite
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Bustamite
Bustamite is a calcium manganese silicate mineral belonging to the pyroxenoid group. It may occur in pale pink, rose, gray, or brownish material and is named after Anastasio Bustamante, a Mexican general and statesman. Franklin, New Jersey, is one of its notable localities, and specimens from such deposits are collected for their mineral associations, color, and crystal form.
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Phenakite
Phenakite, also spelled phenacite, is a beryllium silicate mineral with the chemical formula Be2SiO4. It commonly forms transparent, colorless crystals but may also appear pale yellow, pink, or brown, and its hardness and relatively high refractive index allow suitable specimens to be cut as gemstones. Notable occurrences include Russia's Ural Mountains and Minas Gerais in Brazil, although fine cr...
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