At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
CO
United States
Contributors
Arthur Montgomery
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
5770
Mineral Name
Phenakite
Chemical Formula
Be2SiO4
Subcollection
Arthur Montgomery
Additional Details
Specimen Number
016
Notes for Researchers
Locality changed to Mt. Antero (on opinion of appraiser?) Specimen is exceptional for Mt. Antero; more ordinary for Minas Gerais.
So how accurate is the appraisal value? -HS 07/27/2022
Physical Description
Cluster of colorless crystals to 2 cm.
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Mt Antero, Colorado
Locality Lat/Long
38.6738859, -106.2466882
MinDat Locality URL
Additional Details
Original Attributed Locality
Brazil
Minas Gerias
Geographic Features
Mt. Antero
Sawatch Range
Rocky Mountains