Benitoite from California State Gem Mine, California, USA - image 1

Benitoite from California State Gem Mine, California, USA

Tama Higuchi collection #313

Dare I say, competition-quality. Excellent, full, well-colored crystal of benitoite on a matrix of crossite and some etched natrolite.

Ex. Allan Young

Product details

SpeciesBenitoite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 1.8 x 1.0 cm
Added on02/19/2026
LocalityUSA, California, California State Gem Mine
Current owner
Tama Higuchi
Tama Higuchi
Dallas, TX
Acquired
Feb 2026

Owner’s note

Dave Waisman, consignment from Young family

2 for sale·Member since 2025

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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.