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Benitoite

Unknown Owner
A large 3cm benitoite crystal sits on white natrolite matrix with over a dozen other benitoite crystals. Additionally there is a 0.6cm black neptunite crystal on the lower left. The largest benitoite is not pristine but benitoite is a true USA classic and large crystals are rare.

Product details

Species
BenitoiteAbout Benitoite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 8.6 x 5.8 cm
Added on03/26/2025
Locality
USA, California, New Idria Mining District

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.
Regional guide
Benitoite from New Idria Mining District
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