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Benitoite

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A single crystal of blue benitoite to 7 mm sitting on matrix from this best of species locality. Sharp edges and lustrous faces, with some visible translucency.

Product details

Species
Benitoite, NatroliteAbout Benitoite →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.0 x 1.0 x 0.5 cm
Added on04/11/2026
Locality
USA, California, California State Gem MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
04/2026Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—DanZ RockshopNot 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
from the California State Gem Mine: vivid sapphire-blue crystals in natrolite, strong UV fluorescence, and rarity as a type locality for collectors.