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Capistrano Mining Company
"Your direct source for Sapphire Gravel Paydirt from the Sapphire Mines of Montana, Benitoite Ore from the Benitoite Gem Mine in San Benito County, CA, along with U.S. Mined Gemstones and Fine Mineral Specimens from the United States and Worldwide."
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Benitoite is one of the rarest gemstones on earth.
Gem quality Benitoite is only found one place, a small area in San Benito County, CA.
Benitoite can range in color from dark blue with violet to light blue, white to colorless.
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I cannot state this enough, be careful when purchasing any benitoite. Beware of large inexpensive Benitoite Gems being sold from India, they are FAKE!
Due to it's rarity and steep increases in price within the last few years for good quality benitoite gemstones, there are some dealers trying to sell other blue gemstones as benitoite. Be especially cautious when buying benitoite from Thailand and other countries outside of the U.S., or "certified" from these countries. If the stones purchased do turn out to be benitoite, then they rarely live up to their "certification". If you look at the photos of their stones, the photos are always color enhanced, the stones are lesser quality than listed, and the cut of the stones, well let's just say you'll get what you pay for. Remember that anyone can make up a "certificate" on a computer and say that a gemstone is certified. Just always do your research and "Let the Buyer Beware".
__________________________________ 7 Faceted Benitoite Gemstones Assorted Cushion cuts, 2.5 mm - 3.5 mm, 1.01 ctw
Pieces: 7 in the lot. Clarity: VVS Type: Benitoite, Luster: Excellent , Weight: 1.01 ctw. Origin: San Benito County, California USA, Size: 2.50 mm - 3.50 mm each Color: Medium to Dark Blue with Violet Shape: Cushion Cut Here is a beautiful top quality parcel of faceted benitoite gemstones. With each passing year, the value of clean cut examples of this rare gemstone, continue to rise. These gems are all eye to loupe clean. Their color is a beautiful benitoite Medium to dark blue with violet. Due to the pleochroic nature of Benitoite, the stones can appear lighter,
darker and sometimes colorless, depending on the light and viewing angle. These beauties are ready to be set as accent stones. They all have great fire. For those of you that are not familiar with Benitoite, this gem is a true All American Gemstone! All other species of minerals that gems are cut from, can be found in different locations either within this country or around the world, however Gem Quality Benitoite is ONLY found in one very small area in California, which is also why it is the California State Gemstone! With the color of the finest Sapphire and more dispersion than diamond, Benitoite has no rival!
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International buyers...... Please note that full purchase price is put on customs forms for international shipping. If this does not work for you, please contact me before making your purchase. International buyers, please note that if you purchase the least expensive shipping, your shipment cannot be tracked.
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