Neptunite with Benitoite
Neptunite with Benitoite from Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito River headwaters area, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California
Collection Robert Lavinsky
Description This plate of black Neptunite and blue Benitoite crystals on white Natrolite is really top notch for its price and size range. The Neptunites reach 3 cm in length and are extremely sharp and lustrous. The largest Benitoite measures 1 cm across with good luster and is a complete triply-terminated crystal. In addition, there is a rare, tiny 0.5 mm, brown, Joaquinite crystal in the right center of the specimen.
Locality Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito River headwaters area, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California
Dimensions 7.1 x 5.7 x 1.7 cm.
Specimen Grade C
Photograph www.iRocks.com Photo

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