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Benitoite and Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)

 
Benitoite and Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Benitoite and Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 16212
Mineral:Benitoite and Natrolite
Locality:Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)
Description:Fourteen blue benitoite crystals up to 12 mm on matrix with scattered black neptunite crystals in white natrolite matrix. Most crystals are complete and undamaged. The benitoite fluoresces blue-white under UV illumination.
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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