Benitoite & Neptunite
Benitoite Gem Mine
San Benito County, California
2.7 cm x 2.3 cm x 1.0 cm
Here is a very nice large thumbnail specimen of benitoite and neptunite crystals with natrolite on matrix.
This specimen comes from the only place in the world, these rare minerals can be found together.
The sharply terminated benitoite crystals, have that beautiful blue coloring.
These formed on and around some small high luster neptunite crystals.
There are also some crystals present on the back side.
The coloring of the crystals along with the white natrolite among the matrix, give a great contrast of colors.
