Benitoite with Neptunite, Natrolite
specimen number:
4272368
location:
Gem mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
description:
Glassy blue sharp crystals of benitoite measuring to 2.0 cm in size set on a matrix mostly covered by white crystallized natrolite. Lustrous black terminated crystals of neptunite are scattered throughout. Minimal chipping present to some of the neptunite crystals, the benitoite is in perfect condition. Nice large crystals for the species.
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