Benitoite and Neptunite on Natrolite

Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
Small Cabinet, 6.7 x 5.8 x 41.8 cm
Start Time: 01/20/2011 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/27/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

A 1.4 cm benitoite crystal is elegantly set on the thin snow-white natrolite plate richly sprinkled with highly lustrous, jet-black neptunite crystals to 1.2 cm and a few smaller benitoites on this aesthetic combination specimen from the famous Dallas Gem Mine. The benitoites have classic form, indigo-blue color and partial gemminess. The large neptunite is doubly terminated. There is even a small cluster of ultra rare joaquinite crystal on the lower right-hand corner. HIghly desirable and excellent combination material from this noted locale. Valued at $750-900

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