Benitoite
at-auction$ 220
- Locality
- Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
- Minerals
- Benitoite
- Dimensions
- 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- LL580
Four blue Benitoite crystals to 8mm on a schist matrix with white Natrolite. The Benitoite deep blue color and some transparency.Benitoite is the state gemstone of California and with the mine now closed, it's getting harder and harder to find now. Valued at $250.