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Benitoite from Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 82912
Mineral:	Benitoite
Locality:	Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite)
Description:	Translucent blue benitoite crystals to 7 mm on dark matrix. The benitoite fluoresces bright blue-white under SW UV illumination. Ex. Miller collection T1112
Overall Size:	18x8x5 mm
Crystals:	2-7 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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