Natrolite (rare crystallized specimen!!) Europe but to find a sphere-shaped

but to find a sphere-shaped aggregate like this is exceedingly rare

but actually recrystallized

One of the problems with larger Garnet gems is that they become incredibly dark

but the Calcites on this specimen are impressive for Bolivia

minerals of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan or simply Copper

Natrolite (rare crystallized specimen!!) Europe but to find a sphere-shapedWhile the California State Gem Mine Dallas Gem Mine is world famous for its stupendous Benitoite crystals, the often ignored species from this locality is the white Natrolite in which the Benitoites are found. As a matter of fact, the Natrolite is often dissolved away with hydrochloric acid in order to expose the Benitoites hidden within. With that said, most of the Natrolite that one will see from this locality is massive, uncrystallized material, so