Benitoite with Neptunite
at-auction$ 280
- Locality
- Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Benitoite, Neptunite
- Dimensions
- 2.5 x 2.3 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- LL561
Classic combination of blue Benitoite and black Neptunite crystals on schist matrix with white Natrolite. The Neptunite is well terminated and the Benitoite has smooth lustrous faces and gem zones. Valued at $300-$350 - the mine is closed and these are getting harder to find every year.