Phenakite was discovered in Nigeria in the year 2008 by Tunde Jimba (Min.), Lead Miner for Salistone Ventures. The stone was found almost 45 feet down in the soil. Phenakite sometimes is mistaken for Diamonds because of its similar attributes. The name "OKUTA-DIDAN" in Native Yoruba language, meaning "A shinning stone", was given to the …
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Okuta Didan Phenakite rough and crystals. This rare material have a higher refractive index than for an example Topaz and thereby more sparkle. Correctly cut it will be a good diamond substitute if you want a very large stone. The name "OKUTA-DIDAN" in Native Yoruba language meaning "a shining stone" was given to the gemstone.…
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Raw Phenakite Crystal, 58.6 ct, Okuta-didan Mine (Shining Star) Mine, Jos Plateau, Nigeria Dimensions: 2.8 cm (1.1) x 2.2 cm (0.86) x 1.6 cm (0.62) Weight: 58.6 carats (11.72 grams) Okuta-Didan Mine is the major producer of Nigerian Phenakite. Natural Phenakite is difficult to discern from other
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This is a Top Shelf large Self-standing Phenakite Crystal, 41.6 ct total, Okuta-didan Mine (Shining Star) Mine, Jos Plateau, Nigeria Approx. Dimensions:4.5 cm x 3.9 cm x 2.7 cm1.77" x 1.53" x 1.06" Weight: 57 g0.12 lb Okuta-Didan Mine is the major producer of Nigerian Phenakite. Natural Phenakite is difficult to discer
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Phenakite, Okuta-Didan Mine, Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria, thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm, This 20.6 gram crystal is a complete floater, unusually crystallized so that at first glance it looks somewhat rounded, but is instead composed of multiple inturned faces that give that illusion., For sale from The Arkenstone, For more details on this piece …
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Salistone Mine (Shining Stone Mine; Okuta-didan Mine), Jos Plateau, Plateau, Nigeria : Alluvial deposit. 'Okuta-didan' means 'A shining stone' in the Yoruba language.
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An amazing Rare Gem Grade Floater Phenakite Crystal from NigeriaPrivate Collection
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e - In 2008 a significant deposit of beautifully etched, highly lustrous and unusually large Phenakite crystals was found in the Salistone Mine, Jos Plateau, Nigeria. These Nigerian stones have been given the name "Okuta-Didan" which is the Yoruba term for "shining stone," a logical name given the brilliance of the Nigerian gems.
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More recently deposits have been found in Madagascar, and in 2008 a significant deposit of beautifully etched and unusually large phenakite crystals was found in Nigeria. These Nigerian stones have been given the name "Okuta-Didan" which is the Yoruba term for "shining stone," a logical name given the brilliance of the Nigerian gems.
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The stone was found at a depth of 45 feet and some large, clean, and impressive crystals were recovered. The Salistone Mine is located on the Jos Plateau, in Plateau State of Nigeria. The name "OKUTA-DIDAN" in Native Yoruba language, meaning "A shinning stone", was given to this gemstone and is often referenced as the mine name which it is not.
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Minerals:Gold, columbite, wolframite, tantalite, bitumen, iron ore and uraniume Independence: 1 October 1960 Area: 923,768 km2 Mining fact: Despite massive mineral wealth, the Nigerian mining industry is vastly underdeveloped and only accounts for 0.3% of the country's GDP – and this due to oil resources. The underdevelopment is resulting in Nigeria having to import …
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Okuta-Didan Mine is the major producer of Nigerian Phenakite. Natural Phenakite is difficult to discern from other minerals so we had the crystals tested using a refractometer to verify their authenticity. The Phenakite Gem can be cut and polished and is very attractive. Rough Phenakite is a silicate with a hexagonal crystal structure.
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Phenakite. Okuta-Didan Mine, Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria. Thumbnail, 2.5 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm. SOLD. An unusual 13-gram crystal that is geometrically formed with zigzag patterning on all sides, giving it a sharp and almost modernist appearance from all sizes. It is a floater, complete all around except only one small 5 mm contact or damage ...
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Locality: Okuta-didan Mine (Shining Star) Mine, Jos Plateau, Nigeria Dimensions: 15.3 mm Weight: 7.6 ct Okuta-Didan Mine is the major producer of Nigerian Phenakite. PHENACITE is a beryllium silicate with a hexagonal crystal system and a hardness of 7.5 to 8. It varies greatly in form from one location to another.
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Salistone Mine (Shining Stone Mine; Okuta-didan Mine), Jos Plateau, Plateau, Nigeria : Alluvial deposit. 'Okuta-didan' means 'A shining stone' in the Yoruba language.
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Okuta-Didan Mine is the major producer of Nigerian Phenakite. Natural Phenakite is difficult to discern from other minerals so we had the crystals tested using a refractometer to verify their authenticity. The Phenakite Gem can be cut and polished and is very attractive. Rough Phenakite is a silicate with a hexagonal crystal structure.
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Phenakite, Okuta-Didan Mine, Jos Plateau, Plateau State, Nigeria, thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm, This 20.6 gram crystal is a complete floater, unusually crystallized so that at first glance it looks somewhat …
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This is a Phenakite Crystal, 12 ct total, Okuta-didan Mine (Shining Star) Mine, Jos Plateau, Nigeria Approx. Dimensions:1.5cm (0.5") x 1.5 (0.5") Weight: 2.4 grams = 12 carats Okuta-Didan Mine is the major producer of Nigerian Phenakite. Natural Phenakite is difficult to discern from other minerals so we had the cryst
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Bill Larson specimen. Data. Mineral Data: Click here to view Phenakite data. Locality Data: Click here to view Salistone Mine (Shining Stone Mine; Okuta-didan Mine), Jos …
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You are looking at a marvelous Phenakite crystal in great condition. Location: Okuta-Didan, Nigeria Size: 1.7x1.4x1.2 Centimeters / 0.7x0.6x0.5 Inches Weight: 3.76 Grams / 18.80 Carats Will come with certificate of authenticity. About Phenakite: Phenacite occurs as …
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Bill Larson specimen. Data. Mineral Data: Click here to view Phenakite data. Locality Data: Click here to view Salistone Mine (Shining Stone Mine; Okuta-didan Mine), Jos …
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