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Benitoite, Neptunite

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Benitoite on neptunite, 3.7 cm, from the California State Gem mine, San Benito County, California. Michael Stott photo.

Product details

SpeciesBenitoite, Neptunite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, California State Gem Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Australia page 118
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Michael Stott

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Benitoite
Mineral guide
Learn about Benitoite
rare barium titanium cyclosilicate with sapphire-blue, sharp triangular crystals and vivid UV fluorescence; locality California State Gem Mine.
Benitoite
Regional guide
Benitoite from California State Gem Mine, USA
California State Gem Mine, USA. Type locality; saturated blue crystals with natrolite and neptunite, high collector appeal and UV fluorescence.
Locality guide
California State Gem Mine
California State Gem Mine, USA — type locality for benitoite; gem-quality blue benitoite with natrolite and neptunite, highly prized by collectors.