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TitleNeptunite with natrolite and benitoite
DescriptionNeptunite has the chemical formula of KNa2Li(Fe,Mn)2Ti2Si8O24. It is in the silicate class. Neptunite is a new discovery, only in this century, and it is a rare mineral. Its most notable occurrence is in the San Benito valley of California. Neptunite is named after the Roman god of the sea, Neptune. This speciman is about 7 cm.
LocationUSA ▹ California. Near San Benito.
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2001-11-07.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1227.
Key wordsneptunite, silicate, San Benito
Tech details572 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera.
GeoDIL number1756