Size: 11.1x7.9x5.1 cm
Species: Benitoite, Neptunite
Locality: California State Gem Mine, Santa Rita Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA
Description: A large cluster of blue benitoites on white natrolite with minor neptunite. Largest benitoite is 2.2 cm on edge, and the benitoites fluoresce orange under UV light. The benitoites are semi-lustrous and show some fracturing but are undamaged. A great cabinet specimen from the best locality for the species.
ID: 27265
Size: 11.1x7.9x5.1 cm
Species: Benitoite, Neptunite
Locality: California State Gem Mine, Santa Rita Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA
Description: A large cluster of blue benitoites on white natrolite with minor neptunite. Largest benitoite is 2.2 cm on edge, and the benitoites fluoresce orange under UV light. The benitoites are semi-lustrous and show some fracturing but are undamaged. A great cabinet specimen from the best locality for the species.
ID: 27265
