Benitoite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Benitoite
- Dimensions
- 5.5 x 4.5 x 1.6 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- LL188
Benitoite crystal and white Natrolite on a schist matrix. Benitoite is a rare gem mineral withthe best specimens found at this now closed mine. The Benitoite crystal is damamged and/or etched in areas but displays a perfect triangular form and is large at 1.9cm on edge. It also has great medium blue color.