15dm896 ((BENITOITE)), FLUORESCENT, $35 MINIMUM BID, Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California, 8.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm, Cabinet, | |
The fluorescent photo came out fairly well showing all the small micro Benetoite crystals with the large crystal. Here is a specimen of dark blue Benitoite which is also fluorescent under UVSW. There are 18 or more very small Benitoite crystals easily seen with a UV light. There is also one large 1.6 cm crystal by the top edge. ex Dennis McMurdie collection. ex Dave Bunk specimen with label. |