Mimetite vs Phenakite
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Mimetite
A lead chloro-arsenate of the apatite group named from the Greek for 'imitator' due to its resemblance to pyromorphite, typically forming yellow to orange barrel-shaped crystals.
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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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