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Benitoite (5 Carats)

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This is a single, translucent, dark blue, benitoite crystal with fine luster. It has large gemmy areas. Given the weight, its a certainty that you could cut stones from this and make a buck (probably worth $1500-2000 cut up) but I prefer to leave it as an unusually fine loose gem crystal! It has EXCEPTIONAL luster and rich blue color!

Product details

SpeciesBenitoite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.0 x 0.9 x 0.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, San Benito County

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot 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 San Benito County, USA
striking indigo-blue triangular crystals from San Benito County, a one-locality marvel with natrolite and California’s state gemstone status.