Neptunite on Natrolite with Joaquinite-(Ce) and Benitoite - image 1

Neptunite on Natrolite with Joaquinite-(Ce) and Benitoite

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A classic large miniature specimen of Neptunite from the Dallas Gem Mine, California, USA. The specimen has an overall appearance of a shallow bowl, richly decorated with sharp prismatic well terminated crystals of Neptunite. The Neptunite crystals reach 2.3 cm in length and are lustrous black, set against a contrasting matt white Natrolite. Two orange brown micro crystals of Joaquinite-(Ce) are to be seen along with a partly revealed crystal of pale blue Benitoite. A classic specimen of Neptunite and its associates, from this celebrated location.

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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions4.5 x 6.5 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$2,250.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Neptunite
Mineral guide
Learn about Neptunite
jet-black, high-luster prisms with natrolite and benitoite; California State Gem Mine specimens exemplify striking contrast, rarity, and display.
Neptunite
Regional guide
Neptunite from Benitoite Gem Mine
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Locality guide
Benitoite Gem Mine
Benitoite Gem Mine, USA - California state gemstone locality famed for sapphire-blue benitoite crystals on natrolite, with rare paragenesis and collector value.