Benitoite & Crossite

Benitoite and crossite together form this beautiful rare mineral from San Benito, CA, USA. This Benitoite in matrix is one of a kind and you will receive the exact piece pictured. Benitoite, named by Discovery as the 5th rarest gem in the world, is found in the U.S. and is California's state Gem.

• Size: 14 x 13 x 8mm
  
• Weight: 1.0 grams
  
• Stone: Natural Benitoite & crossite cluster. Raw, Natural Crystals in matrix
  
• Chakras: Throat (5th), Third Eye (6th), Crown (7th), Etheric (8th - 14th)
  
• Energies: Protection, Channeling, Psychic Abilities, Astral Travel

Metaphysical Properties

Benitoite is known to help enhance communication with ETs (extra terrestrial) beings once contact has been made. It is also used to aid in achieving a greater level of astral travel. Benitoite is a highly beneficial stone for humanity.

Science & History

Benitoite is a rare blue barium titanium silicate mineral, found in hydro thermally altered serpentinite. Benitoite fluoresces under short wave ultraviolet light, appearing bright blue to bluish white in color. The more rarely seen clear to white benitoite crystals fluoresce red under long-wave UV light.

It was first described in 1907 by George D. Louderback, who named it "Benitoite" for its occurrence near the headwaters of the San Benito River in San Benito County, California.

Crossite is a greyish blue mineral in the amphibole group. It has a hardness of 6 and is a host mineral on which natrolite, neptunite, and benitoite are found.

You will receive the exact piece shown. Close-up photography is used in natural sunlight to show detail. The item may appear larger than actual size. Please see size listed for the dimensions. 1" = 25.4 millimeters.