gemmy BENITOITE, NEPTUNITE, NATROLITE


Specimen: #20715
Locality: Dallas Gem Mine, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California, United States
Size: 29mm x 27mm x 18mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A mesmerizing specimen of gemmy blue benitoite crystals with neptunite and natrolite from the famous Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA. It comes from the collection of Stephen J. Gerome, MA, USA, no label. This fine combo piece features benitoite crystals to 8mm with matt to lustrous faces and translucent to gem areas. The blue color is rich. Black and lustrous, prismatic neptunite crystals to 15mm grow on the base. The snow white natrolite gives a strong contrast. In excellent condition – some outside edge contacts. With acrylic base – not glued.

Outstanding!

 



gemmy BENITOITE, NEPTUNITE, NATROLITE

gemmy BENITOITE, NEPTUNITE, NATROLITE

gemmy BENITOITE, NEPTUNITE, NATROLITE

gemmy BENITOITE, NEPTUNITE, NATROLITE

gemmy BENITOITE, NEPTUNITE, NATROLITE