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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 12894 |
| Mineral: | Benitoite and Natrolite |
| Locality: | Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite) |
| Description: | Rich cluster of 12 benitoite crystals and 2 neptunite crystals on matrix with minor natrolite and joaquinite. The neptunite crystals are a dark red color and up to 25 mm long. The benitoites are a gray to blue and up to 7 mm. With old labels. Ex. Frech collection #415 |
| Overall Size: | 6.5x4x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 5-25 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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