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Benitoite

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Geode filled with well formed, lustrous benitoites and neptunites, the largest of which measures 5.5 cm. Most benitoites, including the largest one are lustrous, which is very rare for this species.

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Species
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Added on11/10/2024
Locality
USA, California, Benitoite Gem Mine; Dallas Gem Mine area, San Benito River, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California

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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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