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Definition of Phenacite

1. n. A glassy colorless mineral occurring in rhombohedral crystals, sometimes used as a gem. It is a silicate of glucina, and receives its name from its deceptive similarity to quartz.

Definition of Phenacite

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Medical Definition of Phenacite

1. A glassy colourless mineral occurring in rhombohedral crystals, sometimes used as a gem. It is a silicate of glucina, and receives its name from its deceptive similarity to quartz. Origin: Gr, impostor, deceiver. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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