About Phenakite
A rare beryllium silicate, typically colorless, with an exceptionally high crystal vibration. It's known for powerfully activating the third eye and crown chakras, facilitating deep meditation, spiritual journeying, and heightened intuition.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, Yellow, Pink, Brownish
Geological & Scientific Details
Phenakite is classified as a nesosilicate mineral which typically crystallizes in the trigonal system. Its chemical formula is Be2SiO4. Common crystal habits include tabular, prismatic to acicular crystals often as columnar aggregates, as spherulites and granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Nesosilicate
- Chemical Formula: Be2SiO4
- IMA Symbol: Phk[1]
- Crystal System: Trigonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, yellow, pink, brown
- Crystal Habit: Tabular, prismatic to acicular crystals often as columnar aggregates, as spherulites and granular
- Twinning: Penetration twins around {0001}
- Cleavage: Distinct on {1120}, imperfect on {1011}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent
Associated Minerals
- Beryl
- Chrysoberyl
- Topaz
- Quartz
- Euclase (often found in similar geological environments like pegmatites or metamorphic rocks)