Benitoite, Neptunite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
- Minerals
- Benitoite, Neptunite
- Dimensions
- 3.3 x 2 x 1 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- H620
Five specimens from the famous Benitoite gem mine, the only locality in the world that produced significant, large crystals of this species. Two specimens are
primarily Benitoite, one has both Neptunite and Benitoite crystals, and two have Neptunite crystals. There are also Joaquinite crystals present.