AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Benitoite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 58792 |
Mineral: | Benitoite |
Locality: | Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite) |
Description: | Triangular translucent blue benitoite crystal on serpentine matrix. The benitoite crystals fluoresce bright blue-white under UV illumination. |
Overall Size: | 25x13x12 mm |
Crystals: | 14 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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