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- noun mineralogy A
rare hard blue silicate mineral found inhydrothermally alteredserpentinite .
Etymologies
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In that case we add one half to the number of the softer mineral; thus, peridot, benitoite, and jade (nephrite) are all softer than quartz (7) but harder than feldspar (6); hence we say they are 6-1/2 in hardness.
A Text-Book of Precious Stones for Jewelers and the Gem-Loving Public Frank Bertram Wade
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About two hours southwest of Fresno, screen for benitoite, California's state gem.
RV Full Time Living. RV News, Tips and Information admin 2010
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Dry camp your RV at nearby Los Gatos Creek County Park and spend the day sifting mine tailings near where a fabulous 34 carat rough benitoite was recently found!
RV Full Time Living. RV News, Tips and Information admin 2010
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Davison and Associates has proven international exploration and mining geology expertise in diamonds and gemstones including emerald, sapphire, ruby, jade, benitoite, and beryl.
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