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Phenakite from near Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

 
Phenakite from near Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Phenakite from near Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

DESCRIPTION:No. 81773
Mineral:Phenakite
Locality:near Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Description:Lustrous transparent colorless phenakite crystal fully crystallized on all faces with no apparent attachment point. Weight: 1.3 grams. Ex. Miller collection T3796; originally acquired ca. 1975
Overall Size:13x9x8 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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