Neptunite crystals on matrix, with well-defined faces and edges, and very bright. They are accompanied by a single Benitoite crystal and Joaquinite-(Ce) crystals of good size for the species, with a dipyramidal shape, well-defined faces and edges, translucent, and with an intense orange color.
California State Gem Mine (Benitoite Gem Mine), San Benito River headwaters area, Santa Rita Peak, New Idria District, San Benito County, California USA
Specimen size: 5.5 × 5.2 × 4.4 cm = 2.17” × 2.05” × 1.73”
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