AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Benitoite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 61343 |
Mineral: | Benitoite |
Locality: | Benitoite Gem Mine, New Idria District, San Benito County, California (Type Locality for Benitoite) |
Description: | Cluster of interconnected translucent blue triangular benitoite crystals with no matrix. The benitoite crystals fluoresce bright blue-white under SW UV illumination. |
Overall Size: | 20x15x15 mm |
Crystals: | 3-17 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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