Benitoite floater xl (Columbia University collection)

Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
Thumbnail, 2.4 x 2.3 x 1.3 cm
Start Time: 04/20/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/25/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A large old-time benitoite crystal from the famous Dallas Gem Mine. It is a floater, complete all around and very 3-dimensional! The sharp textbook trigonal crystal is grayish-blue and has moderate luster. A bit of translucence and indigo-blue color is noted on the edges. One corner is contacted, but has no damage, per se. A classic large crystal and comes with a faded Columbia University label.

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