Benitoite, Neptunite & Joaquinite
Benitoite Gem Mine
San Benito County, California
3.0 cm x 2.0 cm x 1.60 cm
Here is a really nice multi mineral specimen from the Benitoite Mine.
The main focal point of this specimen,
is the large benitoite crystals, that measures approx. 1.4 cm.
It is fully terminated, but the lower right termination is contacted,
if it was not, this specimen would be much more expensive.
The Benitoite formed over Neptunite crystals,
part of the largest can be seen coming out of the back of the benitoite.
There is also a very small Neptunite coming out of the back if the crystal.
Around the specimen are numerous gemmy orange crystals of Joaquinite.
Most are on the schist matrix,
with a single one that formed on the contacted termination of the benitoite crystal.
These three minerals can only be found at one single location in the world!
