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cubicrareSilicates
Benitoite
BaTiSi3O9
This sample features vibrant blue-green benitoite crystals. It is found alongside yellow-brown joaquinite and white natrolite.
Benitoite Physical Properties
Crystal System
cubicLuster
vitreousColors
blue-greenType Locality
San Benito, California, USAMineral Group
SilicatesUses
jewelry, collectorAssociated Minerals
joaquinite, natroliteRarity
rareGeological Context
Benitoite, joaquinite, and natrolite are only found together in San Benito, California, where they formed by alteration of a serpentinite.
