At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
48242, Los Gatos Creek Road
CA
United States
Photos
Essential Information
Specimen ID
4014
Mineral Name
Benitoite
Chemical Formula
BaTiSi3O9
Additional Details
Specimen Number
001
Notes for Researchers
Other specimen is displayed in Great Hall. I believe the wrong photograph is shown here, but that that specimen is the one appraised for $750. 07/01/2022 -HS
Physical Description
Loose crystal fragments in vial, 10 pieces
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
California State Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California
Locality Lat/Long
36.2427108, -120.5972792
Mining District
New Idria District
Mine Name
California State Gem Mine (Dallas Gem Mine)
MinDat Locality URL
Additional Details
Original Attributed Locality
California
San Benito County
Geographic Features
Diablo Range