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Benitoite and Neptunite Crystals on Natrolite

Beautiful cornflower-blue Benitoite crystals with minor jet-black Neptunite on a bed of white Natrolite.

These specimens are from a recently released batch of material which was mined 20-25 years ago.

There are 14 well terminated Benitoite crystals of various sizes on this specimen (ranging from just over 3 mm to 12 mm).

There is some chipping on the edges of a few of the crystals on the specimen edges. No damage to the crystals on the main body of the specimen.

They are very aesthetic and show great contrast against the white Natrolite matrix!

Size of largest Benitoite crystal - 12 x 10 x 4 mm.
Size of largest Neptunite crystal - 2 x 1 x 1 mm.

A classic from a now-depleted locality!

Locality: Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, San Benito County, California, USA Group: Silicate Overall Size: Miniature Dimensions: 1.1 x 1.1 x 1.7 Inches (2.7 x 2.7 x 4.3 Centimeters) Weight: 0.7 Ounces (19.0 Grams) Price: $ 250.00

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