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Neptunite with Benitoite
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An excellent specimen of lustrous black prismatic crystals of Neptunite measuring to 3.7cm finely contrasted on the white Natrolite matrix. Two cornflower millimetre sized Benitoite crystals protrude through the white Natrolite at one end of the specimen. On the typical pale grey-blue matrix from the Benitoite Gem Mine, California.
Origin: Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California, USA
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.0 x 7.2 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityUSA, California, New Idria Mining District
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Jul 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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jet-black, high-luster prisms with natrolite and benitoite; California State Gem Mine specimens exemplify striking contrast, rarity, and display.Regional guide
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