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MD-234896
Benitoite, Neptunite
Dallas Gem Mine (Benitoite Mine; Benitoite Gem Mine; Gem Mine), Dallas Gem Mine area, San Benito River headwaters area, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California
Small Cabinet, 6.2 x 5.2 x 2.5 cm
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A fine specimen from the Dallas Gem Mine of California. Lustrous, partially gemmy, indigo-blue benitoite crystals to 1.2 cm richly cover the snow-white natrolite covered matrix on this piece. A sharp, highly lustrous, 1.3 cm neptunite crystal on the edge of the specimen is a very nice accent. Very fine, older material.

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