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Where is benitoite found?

Benitoite is the state gemstone of California. It is without a doubt, the rarest Gemstones in the world! Gem quality stones and unbelievable mineral specimens can only be found one place on earth, a small 40 acre parcel of land in the Diablo Mountain Range of San Benito County California. The mine has gone by many names over it's 106 year history. ...

What is benitoite?

( pronounced "ben-ee-toe-ite" ) If you are not a rockhound, mineral collector, or connoisseur of rare gemstones, then you may have never heard of Benitoite. This amazing crystal was discovered in 2007 at the Benitoite Gem Mine. This piece of rough weighed in at a wopping 34.4 carats. ...

Is benitoite a rare gem?

With dispersion higher than diamond and sapphire-blue body color, benitoite is one of the most attractive of all rare gems. Gem-quality crystals have been found only in San Benito County, California. Benitoite, Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito County, California, trillion cut, 2.29 cts. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission. ...

Where can I Find my Own benitoite?

You too have a chance to find your own benitoite specimen or gem. There are no longer any public collection trips to the mine. However the Benitoite Mine Fee Dig has been in operation since 2009. Many find specimens and crystals have been discovered people all the time. ...

How much does benitoite cost?

Current market pricing of clean, good color, and well cut faceted benitoite over 2 carats, is $10,000 per carat. Even uncut, rough stones and good mineral samples in matrix can run in the thousands. It is one of the only gemstones that is naturally deep blue in color, not needing heat or any other treatment to achieve it's color. ...

What color is a benitoite stone?

Benitoite colors can range from various shades of blue to white and, more rarely, pinkish or colorless. Rough can show color zoning. The faceted and rough benitoites in the back row show color zoning. San Benito County, California. Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission. Does Benitoite Make a Good Jewelry Stone? ...