Sharp Blue Benitoite Crystals W/ Natrolite On Matrix - San Benito County, CA
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:31665300 |
BENITOITE w/ NATROLITE: California State Gem Mine, Santa Rita Peak, San Benito Co., California, USA (type locality). Dimensions: 3.6 x 2.5 x 2.0cm, miniature/toenail. No less than a dozen, sharply formed, bright blue Benitoite crystals between 0.5 and 1cm are scattered about this excellent miniature! The Benitoite crystals are of their unique triangular shape and display typical variegated deep blue color around the edges and lighter blue at the core. The edges are better exposed ...than the cores on most of these crystals and the large crystal is nicely two-thirds exposed from its razor-sharp edges and its two-tone color...similarly with a few smaller crystals! The lustrous Benitoites set off well with the contrasting snow-white Natrolite on the piece along with the pale olive-green green serpentinite rock matrix around the periphery! This is an eye-catching miniature that is really good for the species and loaded with Benitoite crystals! The Benotoites are all in very good to perfect condition with only three of the smaller crystals around the edges showing a little damage. A fantastic, rich Benitoite specimen from the type locality for the mineral! Buyer pays USPS Priority Mail shipping and any sales tax. Thank you for reviewing this listing and see my other items!
