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Phenakite

Beryllium Silicate

A deceiver of light, brilliant and clear.

Chakra

Crown · Third Eye

Element

Storm

Zodiac

Virgo · Aquarius

Phenakite

I. The Metaphysical Reading

How the stone has been held.

Phenakite is regarded as a high-vibration stone for spiritual awakening and clear inner vision. It is used in meditation to cut through illusion, enhance intuition, and align the upper chakras.

Chakra
Crown · Third Eye
Element
Storm
Zodiac
Virgo · Aquarius
Keynote
A deceiver of light, brilliant and clear.

II. The Scientific Reading

What the lattice actually does.

Phenakite is a beryllium silicate that often forms in pegmatites and high-temperature veins. Its name comes from the Greek phenakos ('deceiver') because its crystals closely resemble quartz. It is prized by collectors for its brilliant luster and high refractive index.

Formula
Be₂SiO₄
System
Trigonal
Hardness
7.5 – 8 (Mohs)
Provenance
Russia (Ural Mountains), Brazil, Myanmar, Madagascar, Nigeria

References & Sources

Independent mineralogical references used to verify the scientific details above.

Mineral Profile

Fact Sheet

Chemical Formula
Be₂SiO₄
Crystal System
Trigonal
Mohs Hardness
7.5 – 8 (Mohs)
Density
2.93 – 3.00 g/cm³
Refractive Index
1.650 – 1.670
Provenance
Russia (Ural Mountains), Brazil, Myanmar, Madagascar, Nigeria
Color Origin
Colourless, pale yellow, pink, brown, rarely blue

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