Benitoite from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California, USA - image 1

Benitoite from Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California, USA

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A classic US combo specimen with a vibrant single benitoite surrounded by sharp neptunites, all on a stark white natrolite. Both species display good luster and are well terminated. There is one broken neptunite visible, which does not overly distract. A very nice miniature for the locality.

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SpeciesBenitoite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 3.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/18/2025
LocalityUSA, California, Benitoite Gem Mine

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Unknown Owner
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Acquired
Oct 2026
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Benitoite
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.
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Benitoite from Benitoite Gem Mine
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Locality guide
Benitoite Gem Mine
Benitoite Gem Mine, USA - California state gemstone locality famed for sapphire-blue benitoite crystals on natrolite, with rare paragenesis and collector value.