Benitoite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Benitoite
- Dimensions
- 6 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- LL187
Benitoite crystals and white Natrolite on a schist matrix. Benitoite is a rare gem mineral withthe best specimens found at this now closed mine. Crystals reach 2mm on this specimen and have a great blue color. Small Neptunite crystals are also present.