Neptunite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Neptunite
- Dimensions
- 6 x 5 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- F257
Neptunite crystals on Natrolite (white) and schist matrix. Neptunite is a fairly rare mineral with the world's best crystals found here at the Benitoite gem mine.
Black prismatic crystals with high luster that contrast well against the white Natrolite. Old label shows a price of $110.