Benitoite with Neptunite
at-auction$ 300
- Locality
- Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Benitoite, Neptunite
- Dimensions
- 3.3 x 2.5 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- CT367
Benitoite and Neptunite crystals on schist matrix with white Natrolite. The highlight of this specimen is a 1cm triply-terminated crystal. The crystal has all terminations exposed and there is an area of natural indentation or breakage on part of the face. There is also a crystal of the rare mineral Joaquinite present. A fantastic combinatin specimen from this closed locality, which was the only significant source of this rare gem mineral. Valued at $400 and sure to increase over time as the already limited supply continues to dry up.