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California State Gemstone:
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California designated benitoite as the official state gemstone in 1985. Benitoite is sometimes called the "blue diamond." First discovered near the headwaters of the San Benito River (hence the name) in 1907, benitoite is a very rare gem that ranges in color from a light transparent blue to dark, sapphire blue, or occasionally a violet shade.
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Benitoite crystal images: by John Veevaert
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CALIFORNIA SYMBOLS: |
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