Benitoite Gemstones

  • Hardness

    6.5 on the Mohs scale.

  • Occurrence

    Extremely rare, and only found in one location in San Benito County, California. The stone is named after this location.

  • Appearance

    Blue or colorless, depending on the angle from which the stone is seen. Rarely faceted.

  • Enhancements

    Benitoite is not known to be enhanced.

    More information on gemstone enhancements.

Benitoite
Benitoite

BEN101
BEN101
0.66 ct.
6.0x4.4mm Fancy Cut
Medium
Strong Violetish Blue
Loupe Clean
[N] Not enhanced.
~
Extremely rare, cut by a master lapidary.
Benitoite Display Only (sold)

BEN105
BEN105
0.26 ct.
3.4mm Square, Scissors Cut
Medium
Vivid Blue
Very Slightly Included
[N] Not enhanced.
~
Benitoite Display Only (sold)