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Benitoite from San Benito County, California, USA

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A very fine display specimen of lustrous black Neptunite measuring to 2cm associated with scattered crystals of classic cornflower blue Benitoite, also sparsely clustered in areas are micro orange-brown crystals of pseudocubic Joaquinite-(Ce), with white Natrolite on the characteristic light grey matrix. From the Dallas Gem Mine and a fine specimen too.

Product details

SpeciesBenitoiteNeptunite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 21.0 x 4.6 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUSA, California, San Benito County
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Benitoite
Mineral guide
Learn about Benitoite
rare barium titanium cyclosilicate with sapphire-blue, sharp triangular crystals and vivid UV fluorescence; locality California State Gem Mine.
Benitoite
Regional guide
Benitoite from San Benito County, USA
striking indigo-blue triangular crystals from San Benito County, a one-locality marvel with natrolite and California’s state gemstone status.
Locality guide
San Benito County
San Benito County, USA - classic type locality for benitoite, with electric-blue benitoite, black neptunite, and natrolite in blueschist; prized by collectors.