Benitoite with Neptunite

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A very fine crystal display of cornflower blue to white 'triangular' Benitoite crystals to 1.8 cm, with an excellent prismatic crystal of Neptunite measuring to 2.6 cm long with lots of parallel growth around its base. Some white Natrolite is in association on the pale blue 'Crossite' matrix. A great classic combination specimen from the Dallas Gem Mine, California.

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
02/2025Unknown Owner$9,500.00
Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
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rare barium titanium cyclosilicate with sapphire-blue, sharp triangular crystals and vivid UV fluorescence; locality California State Gem Mine.
Regional guide
Benitoite from Benitoite Gem Mine; Dallas Gem Mine area, San Benito River, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California
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