Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite
at-auction$ 450
- Locality
- Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Benitoite, Neptunite
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- R174
Large crystals of blue Benitoite and black Neptunite on schist matrix partially coated by white Natrolite. The Benitoite reach 2.2cm in size and have good luster. Benitoite of this size are uncommon and with the mine long closed, are getting harder to find every year.