Benitoite (blue) and neptunite. Benitoite is only found in San Benito County in California. It not only makes for a beautiful mineral specimen, but is also found in gem quality crystals that are cut into fine stones and is strongly fluorescent. Photo - Jim Haege

Right on the miner's shelf as you would expect to find them in a ramshackle cabin from the old wild west, from the type locality of Boron this beautiful collection of fine crystal specimens is a real eye catcher. The only thing missing is the mules. Photo - Jim HaegeFeb 05, 2009

California State Mining and Mineral Museum in Mariposa

The Frigot Nugget in it's fireproof safe behind bulletproof glass. Photo - Jim Haege

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