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1709 Benitoite, California State Gem Mine, Santa Rita Peak, San Benito County, California, USA

January 10, 2024 Steve California North and Central Americas Type Locality United States

Dark blue benitoite, shown in white light, under longwave UV with a red fluorescence, and shortwave UV with a blue fluorescence. Width of view 12mm.

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  • Next ncat JR3 Benitoite, Neptunite, California State Gem Mine, Santa Rita Peak, San Benito County, California, USA
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California North and Central Americas United States

ncat JP162, Benitoite, California State Gem Mine (Dallas Gem Mine; Benitoite Mine; Benitoite Gem Mine; Gem Mine), Santa Rita Peak, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California, USA

  • September 23, 2019
California North and Central Americas Type Locality United States

ncat JR3 Benitoite, Neptunite, California State Gem Mine, Santa Rita Peak, San Benito County, California, USA

  • January 11, 2024

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