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Benitoite with Neptunite (classic material) 
Back to CONSIGNMENT and COLLECTION AUCTIONS - Ends January 19th, 2012
Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito County, California
- Starting Time:1/12/2012 06:45:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:1/19/2012 06:45:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:Small Cabinet
- Size Description:6.5 x 5.3 x 2.3 cm
Description:Here we have a classic specimen of Benitoite with Neptunite from the now closed Gem Mine in California. These are some of the most recognizable specimens in the world and they are renowned for their quality and beauty. This piece hosts several sharp, gemmy to translucent, trigonal, deep blue crystals of Benitoite measuring up to 1.5 cm across associated with a single superb, razor-sharp, highly lustrous, prismatic crystal of Neptunite measuring 2.5 cm on a layer of white Natrolite on matrix. For the quality and aesthetics, this is a great specimen of this fast-disappearing material. Great shape all around, and worthwhile for any buyer. Buy these pieces while you can, they will continue to vanish from the market since the mine is now defunct. Valued at $2000 high retail.
