{"title":"Phenakite from Mount Antero in Colorado","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmerica's Rarest Gem — Straight from the Summit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMount Antero, rising over 14,000 feet in the Colorado Rockies, is the premier source of phenakite in North America. The specimens in this collection represent some of the rarest and largest examples available on the market today — recovered from one of the most demanding and celebrated gem localities in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Phenakite\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhenakite is a rare beryllium silicate prized for its exceptional hardness (7.5–8 Mohs), brilliant adamantine luster, and gem-grade clarity. Mount Antero crystals are renowned for their sharp rhombohedral form and pristine terminations — coveted by collectors and gem cutters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Mount Antero?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe only significant phenakite locality in North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystals form in high-altitude pegmatite pockets alongside aquamarine and topaz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited annual access due to altitude, weather, and protected wilderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality-verified specimens with documented provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMount Antero phenakite is not a mineral you find at every show. These are among the finest and largest specimens in circulation — from one of the most storied collecting sites in the American West.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"phenakite-crystal-from-mount-antero-in-colorado","title":"Phenakite Floater Crystal | Mount Antero, Colorado","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally rare, \u003cstrong\u003eextra-large rhombohedral floater crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e from the legendary gem fields of Mount Antero, Colorado. \"Floater\" means this crystal formed freely within its pocket — no matrix attachment, no damage — resulting in fully terminated, pristine faces on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystals of this size from Antero are genuinely scarce. Finding one intact and damage-free at this scale is the kind of thing that doesn't happen often. A serious piece for a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality: Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Rhombohedral floater — fully terminated, no matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Damage-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Extra large — exceptional for this locality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Juice Barr Gemz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48808397144283,"sku":null,"price":1499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/7924\/2715\/files\/8DE97308-2FC5-45CF-9E80-B34340FF4EF7.jpg?v=1779751873"},{"product_id":"phenakite-crystal-from-mount-antero-colorado","title":"Phenakite Cluster with Aquamarine Association | Mount Antero, Colorado","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning \u003cstrong\u003emulti-crystal cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e from the summit fields of Mount Antero, Colorado — featuring a dense grouping of sharply terminated phenakite crystals with a natural \u003cstrong\u003eaquamarine association\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two of the rarest minerals from one of America's most iconic localities, together on a single specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe combination of phenakite and aquamarine on matrix is exactly what serious collectors hunt for at Antero. Terminated crystals clustered at this density, with no damage, is the exception — not the rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality: Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Multi-crystal cluster, fully terminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssociation: Natural aquamarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Juice Barr Gemz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48808404320475,"sku":null,"price":1349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/7924\/2715\/files\/IMG-2419.heic?v=1779752605"},{"product_id":"phenakite-crystal-from-mount-antero-colorado-1","title":"Phenakite Twinned Crystals | Mount Antero, Colorado","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is not your typical Antero phenakite. What you're looking at is a \u003cstrong\u003econjoined twin crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e — two complete, fully terminated phenakite crystals grown together as one. This type of intergrowth is extraordinarily uncommon in phenakite, and finding a twinned pair where \u003cem\u003eboth\u003c\/em\u003e crystals are undamaged and complete is the kind of anomaly that stops collectors in their tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind specimen from one of America's most legendary mineral localities. Once it's gone, there won't be another one like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality: Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Conjoined twin — two complete, fully terminated crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Both crystals intact, no damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarity: Exceptional — twinned phenakite of this quality is extremely uncommon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Juice Barr Gemz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48808405893339,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/7924\/2715\/files\/IMG-2418.heic?v=1779752779"},{"product_id":"phenakite-crystal-from-mount-antero-colorado-2","title":"Phenakite Crystal | Mount Antero, Colorado","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully formed phenakite from the high-altitude gem fields of Mount Antero, Colorado, showcasing a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003edrill-bit termination\u003c\/strong\u003e — a naturally occurring pointed apex that gives this crystal an almost architectural precision. It's a termination style that collectors immediately recognize and appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGem-grade clarity, sharp form, and a locality that needs no introduction. A refined addition to any serious mineral collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality: Mount Antero, Chaffee County, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTermination: Drill-bit style — sharply pointed, naturally formed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Gem grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Juice Barr Gemz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48808407990491,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/7924\/2715\/files\/IMG-2413.heic?v=1779752942"},{"product_id":"phenakite-crystal-from-mount-antero-colorado-3","title":"Phenakite Cluster | Mount Antero, Colorado","description":"\u003cp\u003eA raw, uncleaned \u003cstrong\u003ephenakite crystal cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e sourced directly from the miner who dug it from the high-altitude pockets of Mount Antero, Colorado. No prep, no treatment — exactly as it came out of the ground at over 14,000 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors who value provenance and authenticity, this is as direct as it gets. 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A \u003cstrong\u003elarge, etched aquamarine crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e from the legendary summit fields of Mount Antero, Colorado — and covering its termination, a constellation of \u003cstrong\u003efully terminated phenakite crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e in natural overgrowth. Two of Antero's rarest and most coveted minerals, sharing a single specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe etching on the aquamarine speaks to its natural formation history, while the phenakite overgrowth adds a layer of mineralogical complexity that is extraordinarily rare to find at this scale and quality. 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