phenakite

noun

Etymology

Ancient Greek φέναξ (phénax, a deceiver) (because of its resemblance to quartz). + -ite

Definitions

  1. A trigonal-rhombohedral mineral containing beryllium, oxygen, and silicon.

The neighborhood

Vish — recursive loop

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