Popigai Crater Impact Diamond | Arctic Siberia, Russia Rare Impactite Phenakite is a beryllium silicate

Phenakite is a beryllium silicate mineral

finding one that has enough clarity to fluoresce is an exciting opportunity for anyone who enjoys fluorescent minerals

Light blue Aquamarine crystal specimen with gemmy clarity

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Popigai Crater Impact Diamond | Arctic Siberia, Russia Rare Impactite Phenakite is a beryllium silicatePopigai Crater Impact Diamond. This otherworldly gem is a gift from space. Millions of years ago, a meteorite struck the Earth in Northern Siberia, Russia, above the Arctic Circle. This ancient celestial event created a massive crater surrounded by diamonds, the Popigai Crater, known as Russia's Crater of Diamonds. Most Popigai Crater impact diamonds are very small, 0. 5 to 2mm. This impact diamond is a micro mount, but at 5 x 5mm it's surprisingly