Buy mine run material to clean your own specimens. Declared the state gem of california in 1985 benitoite was discovered in 1907. It is a barium titanium silicate mineral usually blue in color that is found in rocks that have been altered by hydrothermal metamorphism its chemical composition is bati si 3 o 9. Benitoite is the state gemstone of california. Accessory type is popular.
Apart from accessories raw stones and specimens are also available. It is without a doubt the rarest gemstones in the world. If you need it you need to search for it with patience. Mineral specimens for sale discover the beauty of nature. Benitoite s identification and original description was based upon specimens.
It is in very high demand for both gemstones and as specimens and its popularity is continuing to expand. Due to tremendous scarcity coupled with its ostensible depletion in 2005 benitoite is extremely expensive making it rarely seen in gemstone jewelry and mineral collections. Benitoite is a prized gemstone of extreme rarity. Benitoite is an extremely rare mineral that is best known for being the official state gemstone of california. Explore the selection to find incredible pieces to add to your collection.
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Further examination revealed it as a new gemstone. 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. With limited benitoite crystals approaching gem quality most fine specimens are zealously guarded by mineral collectors and never faceted. At first opinions about the material s identity ranged from volcanic glass to spinel and due particularly to its color sapphire however the stone s greater dispersion and birefringence values distinguished it from sapphire. These mineral specimens are high in quality and low in price so shopping is fun and easy.I specialize on 100 untreated natural gems and minerals specimens of the united states but i also carry many worldwide specimens in addition to faceted gemstones facet rough home mining packages and much more. For more details on this. It will be dealt with only at a gemstone shop that is quite professional. Benitoite article 1 benitoite article 2 20 meg pdf file past mine news 2001 season 2002 season 2003 season. I specialize on 100 untreated natural gems and minerals specimens of the united states but i also carry many worldwide specimens in addition to faceted gemstones facet rough home mining packages and much more.
Benitoite article 1 benitoite article 2 20 meg pdf file past mine news 2001 season 2002 season 2003 season. Further examination revealed it as a new gemstone. It is in very high demand for both gemstones and as specimens and its popularity is continuing to expand. Apart from accessories raw stones and specimens are also available. Buy mine run material to clean your own specimens.
