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Neptunite, Natrolite


Neptunite : Na2KLi(Fe2+,Mn2+)2Ti2[Si8O24], Natrolite : Na2[Al2Si3O10] · 2H2O

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Locality: Dallas Gem Mine (Benitoite Mine; Benitoite Gem Mine), New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California, USA
The specimen well represents the species. The crystals, prismatic and doubly terminated, contrast with snowy white Natrolite and are centered on a very balanced matrix.

Specimen size: 5.5 x 4.5 x 1.3 cm

Main crystal size: 3 x 0.4 cm

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