Benitoite on Natrolite

Item Description

This unusual specimen features very flat, 2-dimensional benitoite crystals that are just weird in appearance, quite different from the normal thick crystals of darker blue or gray-blue. Even the color here, is unusual. The largest benitoite is to 2.4 cm in size which is fairly respectable. Apparently, this is an old habit, as I had not seen the like from any of the recent production when the pit was (mostly) mined out some years ago and benitoite was briefly more abundant on the market. Certainly, benitoites of this size are uncommon, and as a display specimen ths is a good amount of contrast and size of crystal for the price. Valued $1750-2000.