UNIQUE Benitoite Crystal Cluster DALLAS GEM MINE, CALIFORNIA
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BenitoiteCalifornia State Gem Mine, Santa Rita Peak, New Idria Mining District, San Benito Co., California, USA2cm x 1.6cm x 1.2cm
Description/Interesting Notes: A magnificent example of benitoite from this famed California locale!!! This specimen consists of a cluster of intergrown benitoite crystals that exhibit unusual tabular hexagonal forms!!! The crystals exhibit sharp, glassy faces with gemmy clarity and attractive blue co...lor!!! Despite some inclusions the crystals are otherwise gemmy!!! The crystals exhibit some complexly etched edges that should not be mistaken for damage in the pics - upon close study one can see that these areas are indeed crystalline as well!!! This specimen exhibits intense blue fluorescence under SW UV!!! This specimen is in terrific condition and displays fantastically in person!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY AND MONDAY NIGHTS FOR SPECIAL 5-DAY AND 3-DAY AUCTIONS, ALL ENDING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4th!!! * * * EXCITING NEWS!!! * * *We are excited to announce our largest collection acquisition to date - the incredible 28, 000 specimen collection of noted Eastcoast collector Chet Lemanski! We are so very proud and honored to be handling this important collection, jointly purchased with Rob Lavinsky of the Arkenstone! Chet has been a lifelong collector of mineral specimens and has contributed greatly to the hobby of mineral collecting and mineralogy. Chet is an administrator for www.mindat.org and the namesake of the mineral Lemanskiite. Chet began building this vast collection in the mid 1960's and continued right up until recent years. The collection consisted mainly of three segments - a vast general collection of worldwide specimens, a large and important Franklin suite, and an impressive fluorescent display. The general collection is remarkably comprehensive with specimens from famous and obscure localities alike, specimens of historic and scientific import, "rare uglies" and aesthetic masterpieces - all ranging in size from micro to huge, museum-sized specimens! Within the general collection are several noteworthy, species specific suites of fluorite, willemite, cassiterite, pyrite and prehnite - each impressive in size and scope! The collection was also rich in diversity, representing over 3, 000 species with most of the noteworthy rarities including relevant analytical data!
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BenitoiteCalifornia State Gem Mine, Santa Rita Peak, New Idria Mining District, San Benito Co., California, USA2cm x 1.6cm x 1.2cm
Description/Interesting Notes: A magnificent example of benitoite from this famed California locale!!! This specimen consists of a cluster of intergrown benitoite crystals that exhibit unusual tabular hexagonal forms!!! The crystals exhibit sharp, glassy faces with gemmy clarity and attractive blue co...lor!!! Despite some inclusions the crystals are otherwise gemmy!!! The crystals exhibit some complexly etched edges that should not be mistaken for damage in the pics - upon close study one can see that these areas are indeed crystalline as well!!! This specimen exhibits intense blue fluorescence under SW UV!!! This specimen is in terrific condition and displays fantastically in person!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!
STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY AND MONDAY NIGHTS FOR SPECIAL 5-DAY AND 3-DAY AUCTIONS, ALL ENDING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4th!!! * * * EXCITING NEWS!!! * * *We are excited to announce our largest collection acquisition to date - the incredible 28, 000 specimen collection of noted Eastcoast collector Chet Lemanski! We are so very proud and honored to be handling this important collection, jointly purchased with Rob Lavinsky of the Arkenstone! Chet has been a lifelong collector of mineral specimens and has contributed greatly to the hobby of mineral collecting and mineralogy. Chet is an administrator for www.mindat.org and the namesake of the mineral Lemanskiite. Chet began building this vast collection in the mid 1960's and continued right up until recent years. The collection consisted mainly of three segments - a vast general collection of worldwide specimens, a large and important Franklin suite, and an impressive fluorescent display. The general collection is remarkably comprehensive with specimens from famous and obscure localities alike, specimens of historic and scientific import, "rare uglies" and aesthetic masterpieces - all ranging in size from micro to huge, museum-sized specimens! Within the general collection are several noteworthy, species specific suites of fluorite, willemite, cassiterite, pyrite and prehnite - each impressive in size and scope! The collection was also rich in diversity, representing over 3, 000 species with most of the noteworthy rarities including relevant analytical data!
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