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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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Euclase
Euclase is a rare beryllium aluminum silicate mineral with the chemical formula BeAlSiO₄(OH). Its name derives from the Greek words "eu" (good) and "klasis" (breakage), referring to its perfect cleavage. The mineral typically forms prismatic crystals in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal veins, with colors ranging from colorless to pale blue, blue-green, and rarely deep blue. Gem-quality crystal...
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