2.47 ct. Benitoite Crystal
Color: White / Blue
Clarity: Opaque to Transparent
Origin: California
Cut: Natural Crystal
Treatments: None
Measurements: 9.7 x 9.2 x 4.2 mm
These single crystal examples of Benitoite are not necessarily uncommon, but they are typically opaque and quite granular from the inclusions of Crossite matrix material. This one was quite special as it grades from this low quality at the base through a more Benitoite-heavy section at the midpoint and finally reaches full gem grade material at the top point. High graded from a parcel of the ‘usual’ crystals, this morphology is unusual and makes for a great collector’s piece.