Benitoite from the California State Gem Mine, California, USA

Contributed by: Axel Emmermann
Date: Jan 20th, 2025
Locality: California State Gem Mine, Santa Rita Peak, San Benito County, California, USA (See on Mindat)

Description:
Benitoite crystal on matrix, fluorescent bright blue under shortwave UV light.

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.

Normal light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Benitoite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

• Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Blue