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Benitoite

Tama Higuchi
Tama Higuchi
Dallas, TX
0 for sale·Member since 2025

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

Species
BenitoiteAbout Benitoite →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 1.8 x 1.0 cm
Added on02/19/2026
Locality
USA, California, California State Gem MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
02/2026Tama HiguchiNot disclosed
Dave Waisman, consignment from Young family
—Allan YoungNot disclosed

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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
sapphire-blue crystals from California State Gem Mine, the type locality; features natrolite-rich veins, UV fluorescence, and collector value.