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Neptunite in Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

 
Neptunite in Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

Neptunite in Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

Neptunite in Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, San Benito County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 83006
Mineral:Neptunite in Natrolite
Locality:Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, San Benito County, California
Description:Lustrous red-black neptunite crystals on white natrolite. The neptunite appears black, but under magnification red translucency is visible in the thinnest areas. Ex. Miller collection T1116
Overall Size:16x12x8 mm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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