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PHENACITE
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Noun
phenacite (plural phenacites)
(mineral) A clear glassy mineral, a silicate of glucina, occurring in rhombohedral crystals and sometimes used as a gem.
Source: Wiktionary
Phen"a*cite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)
Definition: A glassy colorless mineral occurring in rhombohedral crystals, sometimes used as a gem. It is a silicate of glucina, and receives its name from its deceptive similarity to quartz.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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