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Benitoite

Unknown Owner
A classic USA specimen. This specimen displays saturated blue Benitoite crystals alongside white Natrolite in a nice contrasting composition.

Product details

Species
Benitoite, NatroliteAbout Benitoite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 1.9 x 1.1 cm
Added on03/09/2025
Locality
USA, California, California State Gem MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
09/2025Unknown 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.