Neptunite in Natrolite with Joaquinite and Crossite
Benitoite Gem Mine, Iridia, San Benito Co.
California, United States
6 x 4.3 CM (cabinet)
price: $160
Great contrast with sharp and lustrous Neptunites against the white Natrolite. Dozens of micro crystals are on board with lots of the rare mineral Joaquinite. The largest Neptunites reach 2 CM and show reddish highlights with good lighting. Most crystals are perfect and terminated, but there is damage to 2 crystals. These could be removed to make a "perfect" specimen but they are not bothersome to me and the overall impact is fine. Older material collected in the 60s.
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Neptunite in Natrolite with Joaquinite and Crossite
Benitoite Gem Mine, Iridia, San Benito Co.
California, United States
6 x 4.3 CM (cabinet)
price: $160
Great contrast with sharp and lustrous Neptunites against the white Natrolite. Dozens of micro crystals are on board with lots of the rare mineral Joaquinite. The largest Neptunites reach 2 CM and show reddish highlights with good lighting. Most crystals are perfect and terminated, but there is damage to 2 crystals. These could be removed to make a "perfect" specimen but they are not bothersome to me and the overall impact is fine. Older material collected in the 60s.
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