Description
An AESTHETIC and EXCELLENT Dallas Gem Mine CABINET plate with partially gemmy, light indigo-blue benitoite crystals to 1.5 cm RICHLY sprinkled on natrollite-covered matrix. Scattered black neptunite crystals to 7 mm are a nice compliment. This is FINE, older material, HARD to obtain now with the closing of the mine.
Details
ColorsBlack
Origin
Dallas Gem Mine (Benitoite Mine; Benitoite Gem Mine; Gem Mine), Dallas Gem Mine area, San Benito River headwaters area, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.3 x 6.6 x 3.0 cm
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DateOwnerPriceNote
2024/08Unknown
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