Benitoite was first discovered here in 1907. It's original name was the Dallas Mine, then it was called the Cole Mine for a while, then The Benitoite Gem Mine, The Gem Mine and it is now called the California State Gem Mine. The mine has gone by many names over it's 106 year history. It is without a doubt, the rarest Gemstones in the world! Gem quality stones and unbelievable mineral specimens can only be found one place on earth, a small 40 acre parcel of land in the Diablo Mountain Range of San Benito County California. This plate sold in Tucson 2012 for 5 figures.īenitoite is the state gemstone of California. This plate was cut and etched from a vein running through a mud encrusted 100 pound boulder. This 10" plate of facet grade benitoite crystals was produced from a large specimen found in September 2011. The mine is not dead as some would have you believe. If you wish to see it and a brief video of this gemstone, please visit my Loose Benitoite Gemstones page. It is the 4th largest flawless benitoite ever cut and the largest flawless benitoite available for sale on the open market. It was faceted into 4 stones, the largest of which is a beautiful flawless 8.06 carat gemstone (pictured below). This piece of rough weighed in at a wopping 34.4 carats. This amazing crystal was discovered in 2007 at the Benitoite Gem Mine. If you are not a rockhound, mineral collector, or connoisseur of rare gemstones, then you may have never heard of Benitoite. The Benitoite Gem Mine has been featured on the Travel Channel's television show "Finding Cash and Treasures" as well as other television programs. If you are looking to purchase Benitoite Mineral Specimens, Crystals or Cut Gemstones, please go to the Benitoite page in my General Store
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