Benitoite on Crosite

sold

Locality: Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
Minerals: Benitoite
Dimensions: 3.3 x 2.6 x 2.6 cm
Size class: Miniature
SID: BENITOITE2

This is a large Benitoite on white matrix. There has been little to no production for the last 6+ years. The largest crystal is 1.75 cm on the top edge of the Benitoite (a little less than 3/4 inch). It has a great sapphire color with no damage on the Benitoites. It comes mounted on a custom acrylic base.