Benitoite

Cyclosilicate Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 6.25 (6-6.5)
Typical Size 0.1-5 carats (commercial: 0.25-2 carats; stones over 2 carats are very rare)
Typical Price Range $3,000-10,000+ per carat (commercial: $4,000-7,000; California rarity)
Rarity Level Singular Occurrence
Availability Level Museum Grade Rarity
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Speculative Collector Gems

Pricing

Typical Price
$1500.00
per carat
Listing Price
$2279.41
per carat
Sold Price
$276.73
per carat
My Price
N/A
per carat

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BULLISH
74.38

Score Components

Geo rarity
100
Mkt availability
100
Invest Appr
50
hardness
10
price
85

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Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Blue barium titanium silicate first discovered in California; gem-quality specimens are localized and rare.

Availability Description: Primarily appears at auction and via specialist dealers; outstanding pieces are directed to museums and high-end collectors.

Investment Description: California rarity with limited production; strong collector demand; proven appreciation for finest specimens; small but dedicated market; requires long-term holding.

Seller Prices

Seller Faceted Price Rough Price
crysta1gems $814.75/ct -
preciouscarats $149.03/ct -

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Origin Variants

Origin Rarity Price Multiplier
California Extremely Rare x1.00

Color Variants

Variant Color Rarity Price Multiplier
Blue Benitoite Blue Very Rare x1.00
Colorless Benitoite Colorless Very Rare x1.00
Violet-Blue Benitoite Violet-Blue Very Rare x1.00

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