Neptunite from San Benito County, California, USA - image 1
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Neptunite from San Benito County, California, USA

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Semi lustrous blue slightly translucent crystals of benitoite measuring to 1.0 cm in size on matrix with minor neptunite and natrolite. In great condition, a choice thumbnail for this California classic.

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SpeciesNeptuniteBenitoite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm
Added on05/10/2025
LocalityUSA, California, San Benito County
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
May 2025
Price paid
$395.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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 San Benito County
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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.