AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Benitoite in Natrolite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 19202 |
Mineral: | Benitoite in Natrolite |
Locality: | Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite) |
Description: | Six well-formed benitoite crystals in white natrolite matrix. The benitoite crystals are sharp, blue crystals and they fluoresce bright blue-white under UV illumination. |
Overall Size: | 18x16x12 mm |
Crystals: | 2-10 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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