Nigerian Okuta-Didan Phenakite Parcel – May 2011

Containing Fine Specimen and Faceting Grades

Akinniyi John Dare
Head, Business & Graphics Department
Mobile: +2348037160950
E-mail: dareakin87@yahoo.com
E-mail: salistones@yahoo.com

History of Phenakite in Nigeria

Phenakite are usually of the finest Colourless Crystals, they are especially remarkable for their rarity and preciousness; and previous to the 2008 discovery by Tunde Jimba (Min.) lead Miner, Salistone Ventures, the stone was little known in Nigeria. This discovery was found almost 45 feet down in the soil. Phenakite sometimes is mistaken for Diamonds because of its similar attributes.

NAME OF THE NIGERIA SOURCE
The name “OKUTA-DIDAN” in Native Yoruba language meaning ‘a shining stone’ was given to the gemstone. This name was given because of its Crystal, transparency and reflectiveness that can not be compared with the attributes of other stone of the same family.

This is the third parcel of Nigerian Phenakite to be offered and shipped through Jeffrey Hunt of Northern California. You may also contact him for all details. jeffreyhunt@oneworldgemstone.com

Lot 1 – Large and Medium Specimens – Sale Pending

Lot 2 – Medium and Smaller Specimens – Sold

Direct Thumbnail Link in Progress – See May 2011 page for direct access to photos.

Lot 3 – Specimen Grade / Facet Grade – Sale Pending

Photographs Unavailable.

PHEN11-05-01 – 3.25 x 3.00 x 2.20 – 39.40 gm
PHEN11-05-02 1 3.30 x 2.60 x 3.10 – 46.60 gm

 

Lot 4 – Translucent Specimens – Available

Photographs to be determined, and may appear on The Custom Gemstone Studio. Most of these translucent specimens exhibit fine step patterns.

PHEN11-06-01 – 2.65 x 2.20 x 2.30 – 23.00 gm
PHEN11-06-02 – 2.80 x 2.30 x 3.10 – 36.65 gm
PHEN11-06-03 – 3.00 x 2.60 x 1.55 – 20.10 gm
PHEN11-06-04 – 2.60 x 2.00 x 1.50 – 11.45 gm
PHEN11-06-05 – 1.75 x 1.60 x 1.90 – 10.10 gm
PHEN11-06-06 – 3.30 x 2.50 x 1.00 – 15.10 gm
PHEN11-06-07 – 2.40 x 3.65 x 1.25 – 14.80 gm
PHEN11-06-08 – 1.55 x 1.40 x 1.30 – 4.05 gm

Lot 5 – Facet and Cabochon Grade – Available

A few may qualify as fine mineral specimens, but are mostly smaller pieces – Total gm weight To be Determined

PHEN11-06-09 – Facet Grade Parcel – Total gm weight To be Determined
PHEN11-06-10 – Cab Grade Parcel – Total gm weight To be Determined

PHEN11-02-03 - 2.20 x 1.90 x 1.60 - 9.75 gm

Nigerian Okuta-Didan Phenakite – May 2011 – Lot 2

SOLD

Akinniyi John Dare
Head, Business & Graphics Department
Mobile: +2348037160950
E-mail: dareakin87@yahoo.com
E-mail: salistones@yahoo.com

History of Phenakite in Nigeria

Phenakite are usually of the finest Colourless Crystals, they are especially remarkable for their rarity and preciousness; and previous to the 2008 discovery by Tunde Jimba (Min.) lead Miner, Salistone Ventures, the stone was little known in Nigeria. This discovery was found almost 45 feet down in the soil. Phenakite sometimes is mistaken for Diamonds because of its similar attributes.

NAME OF THE NIGERIA SOURCE
The name “OKUTA-DIDAN” in Native Yoruba language meaning ‘a shining stone’ was given to the gemstone. This name was given because of its Crystal, transparency and reflectiveness that can not be compared with the attributes of other stone of the same family.

This is the third parcel of Nigerian Phenakite to be offered and shipped through Jeffrey Hunt of Northern California. You may also contact him for all details. jeffreyhunt@oneworldgemstone.com

Phen10-01-01 44.40 gm 2.60 x 3.00 x 4.00 Photo 1

Phen10-01-01 44.40 gm 2.60 x 3.00 x 4.00 Photo 2

Phen10-01-02 20.60 gm 2.30 x 2.30 x 2.65 Photo 1

Phen10-01-02 20.60 gm 2.30 x 2.30 x 2.65 Photo 2

Phen10-01-03 14.00 gm 2.25 x 1.75 x 2.20 Photo 1

Phen10-01-03 14.00 gm 2.25 x 1.75 x 2.20 Photo 2

Phen10-01-04 10.70 gm 1.95 x 1.75 x 2.65 Photo 1

Phen10-01-04 10.70 gm 1.95 x 1.75 x 2.65 Photo 2

Phen10-01-05 13.00 gm 1.94 x 1.70 x 2.54 Photo 1

Phen10-01-05 13.00 gm 1.94 x 1.70 x 2.54 Photo 2

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