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phenacite
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phen·a·cite  (fn-st) or phen·a·kite (-kt)
n.
A natural beryllium silicate, Be2SiO4, occurring as vitreous crystals sometimes used as gems.
[Greek phenx, phenk-, impostor + -ite.]
phenacite [ˈfɛnəˌsaɪt], phenakite [ˈfɛnəˌkaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Minerals) a colourless or white glassy mineral consisting of beryllium silicate in hexagonal crystalline form: occurs in veins in granite. Formula: Be2SiO4
[from Greek phenax a cheat, because of its deceptive resemblance to quartz]


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