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Neptunite, Benitoite
The freestanding neptunite crystal here is pristine, complete all around, and has excellent luster. It is just about 2 cm tall. Few neptunite crystals stand so nicely - most form lying upon the matrix and so it takes a trick of prepping the piece to make them look upright even when they are not. This one, it's legitimately sticking up into what was a pocket. The cluster of benitoite at its base is an unusual offset and complement to the stark black neptunite. The larger benitoite is also 2 cm in size, across. The benitoites are not gemmy all through, but they are translucent and have reasonably good color as well. Ex. F. John Barlow Collection.
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Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.8 x 4.2 x 3.8 cm
Locality
Added on10/23/2024
Comments
Known provenance
2024/08
Unknown Owner
Not disclosed—Species and Locality Wiki Pages
Collectors of Neptunite from Benitoite Gem Mine; Dallas Gem Mine area, San Benito River, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California
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