Benitoite with Natrolite on Matrix, Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California

Product Code: bno264

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Price: $1,099.99
Benitoite with Natrolite on Matrix
Benitoite Gem Mine
San Benito County, California
3.5 cm x 3.4 cm x 3.0 cm
  
Here is a wonderful miniature size specimen from this famous mine.
The specimen consists of a few dozen benitoite crystals in differing sizes, from micros up to 1.2 cm.
These crystals all sit on a bluish green schist matrix covered in snowy white natrolite. 
Most of the crystals are all well formed with great color, luster and clarity, some are quite gemmy.
There is also a single orange joaquinite crystal present on the matrix next to the benitoite.
A few crystal of benitoite on the edges show contact with matrix or interrupted growth.
An overall attractive specimen.