material: benitoite

Benitoite

Color

blue

Hardness

6 - 6.5

Metaphysical

Known for having happy energy that promotes joy and expands your conciseness.

Found only in California, this rare gemstone is found in shades of blue, purple to colorless.

Benitoite was discovered in 1907 by James Marshall Couch, a failed melon farmer turned prospector, close to the San Benito River near the mountains of the Diablo Range in California.

Wash in warm soapy water.