PHENACITE


Meaning of PHENACITE in English

/fen"euh suyt'/ , n.

a rare vitreous mineral, beryllium silicate, Be 2 SiO 4 , occurring in crystals, sometimes used as a gem.

Also, phenakite /fen"euh kuyt'/ .

[ 1825-35; phenak- (s. of phénax ) a cheat, quack + -ITE 1 ]

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