AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Benitoite in Natrolite |
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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