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Olmiite on matrix
Olmiite on matrix
N Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, Republic of South Africa
Olmiite on Calcite
Olmiite on Calcite
N Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, Republic of South Africa
Stilbite
Stilbite
Jalgaon, India
Datolite with Quartz
Datolite with Quartz
Dalnegorsk, Primorskij Kraj, Russia
Celestite
Celestite
Rockwood, Michigan
Wulfenite
Wulfenite
Wulfenite from Villa Ahumada, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Benitoite w/ Neptunite on Natrolite

Benitoite w/ Neptunite on Natrolite

sold
Locality
Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California
Minerals
Benitoite, Natrolite, Neptunite
Dimensions
6.6 x 5.6 x 2.5 cm
Size class
Thumbnail
SID
BENITOITE1

Benitoites come from a now closed mine in California. This dynamic specimen aesthetically combines these three classic minerals. There are over 20 Benitoite crystals on the piece. Two Neptunites jut off the matrix at different angles, and the Natrolite forms a white relief, underneath. There is a neat stack of Benitoites that occur as they've crystallized on a ridge of the matrix. The "stack," is about 2 cm long, and has the largest crystals of the piece on it (.9 cm an edge) Overall fine condition, with the only damage being one of the Neptunites has a rough top, whereas the other is well terminated. Overall, this is a fine piece especially in terms of aesthetic composition.

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