I am always amazed when I find these intact or even close to complete when most are so delicate. With all of the work that has been done at the mine over it's 100 year history, it is always amazing to find a stony floater that is intact or undamaged.  This flat tabby type crystal weighs in at 2.37 carats, and measures approx. 13.07mm x 11.14 mm x 1.83 mm. There is a small… More info

Benitoite Crystals Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California 10 crystals, 4 mm to 8 mm each   Here are 10 nice benitoite crystals. These crystals are all crossite / schist included. They are sometimes referred to as Rockys or Stoneys. The reason these are not gem quality is because these benitoite crystals absorbed some of the surrounding matr… More info

Benitoite Crystals Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California 10 crystals, 4 mm to 6 mm each   Here are 10 nice benitoite crystals. These crystals are all crossite / schist included. They are sometimes referred to as Rockys or Stoneys. The reason these are not gem quality is because these benitoite crystals absorbed some of the surrounding matr… More info

Benitoite Crystals Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California 5 crystals, 5 mm to 7 mm each   Here are 5, well formed tabular benitoite crystals. These crystals are all crossite / schist included. They are sometimes referred to as Rockys or Stoneys. The reason these are not gem quality is because these benitoite crystals absorbed some of the su… More info

Benitoite Crystals Benitoite Gem Mine, San Benito County, California 10 crystals, 5 mm to 8 mm each   Here are 10 nice benitoite crystals. These crystals are all crossite / schist included. They are sometimes referred to as Rockys or Stoneys. The reason these are not gem quality is because these benitoite crystals absorbed some of the surrounding matr… More info