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Jonesite : Ba4(K,Na)2Ti4Al2[O|(SiO4)2|Si3O9]2 · 6H2O

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Locality: Dallas Gem Mine (Benitoite Mine; Benitoite Gem Mine; Gem Mine), Dallas Gem Mine area, San Benito River headwaters area, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California, USA
This is a specimen which has numerous crystals of jonesite as singles. Associated minerals include neptunite and joaquinite. The crystal pictured here is 3.5 mm which is MONSTEROUS for the species!

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