NEP1  Neptunite

Benitoite Mine, San Benito Co., California, United States

3.2x 2.6x 1.5 cm

$275

A lustrous neptunite crystal from a now closed mine.  The double terminated crystal measures about 3.2 cm, quite large for the species.  Although seemingly black, in person it is possible to see small flashes of red here and there--the true color of these neptunites.  A very choice miniature, of material that will only get more scarce with time.