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what is the name of the gem that is only found in california its pinkish in color. and where do i find it thanks Don Juan
Hi Don,
Could you be thinking of Benitoite (Ben EE toe ite)? Benitoite is only found in San Benito County, in Central California, and has some pink hues, but is mostly blue and purple. Just a few hundred carats are found each year. A lot of this, maybe even a majority, is kept in it’s natural form. Very little gets cut and offered for sale.
... Because it is fairly well known and quite beautiful, the larger pieces demand prices around $1,000 per carat. This is quite a bit less than a diamond or ruby, but much more that other rare gems. As for acquring some, you need to go no further than eBay.
Hope this helps,
Steve
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