Benitoite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Benitoite
- Dimensions
- 4.5 x 3.2 x 1.5 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- M321
Blue Benitoite crystals on schist matrix with white natrolite. The Benitoite aren't large, but they have great blue color and good surface luster, which is uncommon. Out of an old collection built in the 1970s-80s.