Neptunite Crystals in Natrolite

Neptunite Crystals in Natrolite from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Many dark crystals of lustrous Neptunite embedded in white Natrolite. The Neptunite looks black, but is actually dark, translucent red when rear-illuminated. The crystals in the center are perfect - terminated and undamaged. Ex. Clyde Hardin.

Locality

Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California

Dimensions

6 x 4 x 2 cm.


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