Achroite vs Phenakite
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Achroite
Achroite is the colorless variety of tourmaline. It is valued by mineral collectors because most tourmaline crystals show visible color, while achroite lacks the strong hues associated with varieties such as elbaite, schorl, or rubellite. It occurs chiefly in granitic pegmatites, including deposits reported from Madagascar, Brazil, and the United States.
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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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