Benitoite Neptunite

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CT541 - Neptunite with Joaquinite $ 1600
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 6.5 x 5 x 2 cm


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Neptunite with Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT541a.jpg] Neptunite with Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT541b.jpg] Neptunite with Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT541c.jpg] Neptunite with Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT541d.jpg] Neptunite with Joaquinite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/CT541e.jpg]

Thick, lustrous black Neptunite crystals on a flat matrix of Natrolite over schist. This is an old Steve Perry specimen that I purchased from Steve about 20 years ago and have kept in my collection ever since. All the crystals are terminated and undamaged, the main crystal is 2.5cm long. There are small brown Joaquinite crystals on the Natrolite.


LL203 - Neptunite $ 750
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8 x 6 x 4.5 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL203a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL203c.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL203d.jpg]

Numerous glossy black Neptunite crystals on white Natrolite. Thick crystals to over 2cm long.


LL569 - Neptunite $ 280
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL569c.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL569d.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL569e.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL569f.jpg]

An unusually stout, lustrous Neptunite specimen. A large, partially double-terminated crystal with glossy surface luster sits atop a smaller partial crystal. It's rare to find them like this.


LL558 - Neptunite $ 350
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.7 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL558a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL558b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/LL558d.jpg]

Lustrous black 2.9cm Neptunite crystal on schist matrix with white Natrolite. The Neptunite crystal is double-terminated and undamaged.


SV130 - Benitoite $ 3500
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 3.5 x 3 x 3 cm


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Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV130aa.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV130bb.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV130cc.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV130d.jpg] Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/SV130e.jpg]

Large, deep blue crystals of Benitoite on matrix. With crystals to 2.2cm, this is a visually impactful miniature sized Benitoite specimen. The crystals have strong blue color, lustrous faces, and are thick. The top of the large crystal has significant gem value (have you checked the price of Benitoite gemstones lately?).


LP172 - Neptunite $ 750
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
small cabinet - 8.5 x 6.5 x 3 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/lp172c.jpg]

Glossy black Neptunite crystals on a white Natrolite covered matrix. This is an excellent Neptunite with 3 main crystals that are well separated and rise up out of the matrix plus numerous smaller crystals. Ex. Len Pisciotta collection and comes with an old Andy Seibel label.


FM366 - Benitoite, Neptunite $ 3000
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
large cabinet - 17 x 11 x 4.5 cm


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Benitoite, Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm366a.jpg] Benitoite, Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm366b.jpg] Benitoite, Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm366c.jpg] Benitoite, Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm366d.jpg]

Large schist matrix covered by white Natrolite hosting many beautiful black Neptunite crystals and three bright blue Benitoite crystals. This is a highly showy display specimen of this classic and rare California combo. The Neptunite crystals are robust and reach 3cm in size. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM466 - Neptunite with Benitoite $ 4000
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
cabinet - 11.5 x 7 x 4 cm


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Neptunite with Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm466a.jpg] Neptunite with Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm466b.jpg] Neptunite with Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm466c.jpg] Neptunite with Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm466d.jpg] Neptunite with Benitoite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm466e.jpg]

Glossy black Neptunite crystals on matrix with seven bright blue Benitoite crystals. The Neptunite crystal present well and reach over 3cm in size, and many are doubly terminated. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM472 - Neptunite $ 750
Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
miniature - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2 cm


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Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472a.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472b.jpg] Neptunite from Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm472c.jpg]

Doubly-terminated single Neptunite crystal in white Natrolite. The Neptunite is of high quality without any cracking. Ex. Randy Parnagian collection.


FM529 - Neptunite (twin!) $ 350
Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1 x 0.8 cm


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Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529a.jpg] Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529b.jpg] Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529c.jpg] Neptunite (twin!) from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA [db_pics/pics/fm529d.jpg]

Twin Neptunite crystal forming an 'X'. Rare and cute thumbnail, these are hard to find and a must for Benitoite Gem Mine suite. Ex. Dennis Ewell collection.

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