"If you didn't know it was a phenakite," quips Rob Lavinsky, "you would swear it was a killer Herkimer Diamond." Indeed, this observation points to two possible misidentifications for these gems. People have confused phenakites, like this beautiful Brazilian specimen, with both quartz and diamond gems. (So-called "Herkimer Diamonds" are actually double-terminated, water-clear quartz stones). © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Colorless Phenakite Faceted Asscher Cut from Brazil
"If you didn't know it was a phenakite," quips Rob Lavinsky, "you would swear it was a killer Herkimer Diamond." Indeed, this observation points to two possible misidentifications for these gems. People have confused phenakites, like this beautiful Brazilian specimen, with both quartz and diamond gems. (So-called "Herkimer Diamonds" are actually double-terminated, water-clear quartz stones). © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Article: Phenakite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
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| Gemstone | Phenakite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Origin details | Sao Miguel de Piracicaba, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Colorless |
| Transparency | Transparent |