Benitoite, Neptunite, Joaquinite
at-auction$ 180
- Locality
- Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Benitoite, Neptunite
- Dimensions
- 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- LL566
Deep blue crystals of Benitoite, black Neptunite, and rare Joaquinite well distributed across a schist matrix with white Natrolite. The mine has been closed for a long time now, and every year Benitoite gets harder and harder to find. Valued at $200.