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The state gem for California is Benitoite.
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Benitoite.
California's state gem is benetoite.
It's Benitoite, also known as the "Blue Diamond".
State fruit - blueberry State bird - California Valley Quail State Mammal - Grizzly Bear State Marine Mammal - Gray Whale State Reptile - Desert Tortoise State Insect - California Dogface Butterfly State Fish - Golden Trout State Flower - California Poppy State Tree - Redwood State Mineral - Gold State Gem - Benitoite
Cash and Treasures - 2006 Benitoite California was released on: USA: 9 April 2008
The state mineral of California is native gold. Gold was designated as the state mineral in 1965 to recognize its significant role in the history and development of California during the Gold Rush era.
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It is a rare mineral found only in California, colour from light to dark blue
Benitoite is pronounced "beh-nee-toh-ite."