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Natural Benitoite

This rare and unusual mineral is found only in the southern part of the Mount Diablo range near the San Benito-Fresno border in California. Because of it’s similarity in color it was initially thought to be sapphire. Benitoite is unique in that it crystallizes in a class of the hexagonal system which has a trigonal axis of symmetry and a plane of symmetry at right angles to it, a class known as the dihexagonal dipyramidal. It is typically found as flattened triangular shaped crystals and in association with another rare titanium mineral, neptunite – in a matrix of white naturalite.


  • There are 56 Benitoite gemstones available at Multicolour.com
  • Benitoite(s) are organized in the following categories: Single,  gemstones.
  • Our most expensive Benitoite is USD 459.00 and largest Benitoite weight is CTS 0.51.
  • Our cheapest Benitoite is USD 60.00 and smallest Benitoite weight is CTS 0.10.

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Our Benitoite(s) are available in various shapes, sizes and colors. 56 Benitoite(s), too many to look through? You may select any combination of search options. Colors grade into each other and you can search for more than one color at once. For a better selection, try selecting two or three colors, -- your first choice plus the two closest colors.

Shape Length (mm) Width (mm)
Category Weight (cts) Price (USD)
Color range
violetish blue
violet
bluish violet

Benitoite Profile

Color information: Blue, white, colorless
Refractive Index: 1.757 – 1.804
Chemical Composition: BaTiSi3O6
Hardness: 6.5
Density: 3.65 – 3.68
Crystal Group: Hexagonal
Ocurrence: San Benito County, California
Sign of the Zodiac: N/A
Month of the year: N/A
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