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Benitoite

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Mike Keim
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Benitoite, 2.9 cm, from the Benitoite Gem mine, San Benito County, California. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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Species
BenitoiteAbout Benitoite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, California, Benitoite Gem Mine; Dallas Gem Mine area, San Benito River, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 133

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Mineral guide
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rare barium titanium cyclosilicate with sapphire-blue, sharp triangular crystals and vivid UV fluorescence; locality California State Gem Mine.
Regional guide
Benitoite from Benitoite Gem Mine; Dallas Gem Mine area, San Benito River, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California
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