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Neptunite and Joaquinite-(CE)

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Excellent lustrous black prismatic crystals of Neptunite measuring to 1.8 cm long pleasingly contrast against the white Natrolite matrix. Rare scattered micro-crystals of brown Joaquinite-(Ce) are seen emerging from the Natrolite. In addition, very rare micro-bladed crystal groups of possible Orthojoaquinite-(Ce) occur in the Natrolite. A fine specimen from the California State Gem mine in San Benito County, California, USA.

Product details

SpeciesJoaquinite, Neptunite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 8.7 x 3.9 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUSA, California, California State Gem Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$1,500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Joaquinite
Mineral guide
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Joaquinite
Regional guide
Joaquinite from California State Gem Mine
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Locality guide
California State Gem Mine
California State Gem Mine, USA — type locality for benitoite; gem-quality blue benitoite with natrolite and neptunite, highly prized by collectors.