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phenacite

(fĕnˈə-sītˌ) or phen·a·kite (-kītˌ)

noun

A natural beryllium silicate, Be₂SiO₄, occurring as vitreous crystals sometimes used as gems.

Origin:

Origin: Greek phenāx, phenāk-, impostor

Origin: + -ite¹

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