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phenacite
phen·a·cite [ fénnə st ] or phen·a·kite [ fénnə kt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
glassy mineral: a colorless glassy mineral that is composed of beryllium silicate. Use: gems.
[Mid-19th century. < Greek phenak- "impostor"; because mistaken for quartz]
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