It is a rare mineral found only in California, colour from light to dark blue
Benitoite is pronounced "beh-nee-toh-ite."
Benitoite
Benitoite
It's Benitoite, also known as the "Blue Diamond".
Cash and Treasures - 2006 Benitoite California was released on: USA: 9 April 2008
Benitoite.
The state gem for California is Benitoite.
BaTiSi3O9 - Barium Titano-Silicate
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Benitoite is a rare mineral found only in California. It is typically blue in color and is sometimes referred to as the "California State Gemstone."
Some rare minerals that can be cut and polished include benitoite, serendibite, and musgravite. These minerals are valued for their beauty and unique colors, making them popular among collectors and jewelry designers.
Baffa Diamond Banded Agate Baroque Pearl Beach Glass Black Moonstone Black Opal Black Star Diopside Black Star of India Blister Pearl Blue Diamond Bohemian Diamond Bohemian RubyBoke Bloodstone Blue Beryl Benitoite Beryl Bixbite Brazilian Agate Bolivianite Blue Amber Baltic Amber Blue Lace Agate Botswana Agate Buffalo Stone Blue Topaz Blue Sapphire Blue Zercoon Benitoite Brazilianite