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Benitoite in Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)

 
Benitoite in Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)

Benitoite in Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Benitoite in Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 18092
Mineral:Benitoite in Natrolite
Locality:Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)
Description:Seven blue benitoite crystals on matrix with white natrolite and black neptunite crystals. The benitoite crystals are undamaged, have good blue color, and several stand up off the matrix. Fluoresces under UV illumination. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #236
Overall Size:5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:2.5-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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