Benitoite and Neptunite, Tons of Tiny Crystals

 As much as I was hoping for larger crystals when I started etching this, the little crystals are cut, especially under magnification.  This one has a lot more Neptunite than Benitoite, but little blue crystals can be seen with a hand lens or a black light.  The specimen measures 7.5 X 6.5 X 2.7 and would make a bunch of nice micromounts!  Good Luck!  My next show is the West Coast Mineral and Fossil Show in Room 113 at the Holiday Inn on Bristol Street in Costa Mesa on November 13 - 15th.  I will have over 100 new Benitoite specimens, including some real show stoppers thanks to my latest travels!  After that I am done with shows until Tucson, so there will be much etching and cleaning as I prepare for the yearly ritual in Tucson!  I should also be updating my website soon with a number of specimens from former Benitoite Gem Mine co-owner Buzz Gray.