File:Blueschist with benitoite-neptunite-joaquinite-natrolite vein (Franciscan Complex, Jurassic-Cretaceous; Middle Miocene vein mineralization, 12 Ma; Dallas Gem Mine, California, USA) 2 (25400412690).jpg
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DescriptionBlueschist with benitoite-neptunite-joaquinite-natrolite vein (Franciscan Complex, Jurassic-Cretaceous; Middle Miocene vein mineralization, 12 Ma; Dallas Gem Mine, California, USA) 2 (25400412690).jpg |
Benitoite crystals from California, USA. (public display, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA) Blue = benitoite White = natrolite Small black sticks = neptunite The bluish-colored crystals shown above are benitoite, a very rare barium titanium silicate mineral (BaTiSi3O9) known principally from San Benito County, California, USA. Large, gem-quality crystals that have been cut, faceted, and polished have the “fire” of diamond (~same index of refraction), but have a lovely deep blue color (<a href="http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/graphics/Fancy-Trillium-Benitoite-1.gif" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/graphics/Fancy-Trillium-Ben...</a>). Benitoite is a metamorphic mineral. Its principal occurrence is in California, where polymineralic veins have intruded a blueschist body between serpentinites and greenstones of the Franciscan Formation. The Franciscan Fm. is a widespread, heterolithic unit of Jurassic-Cretaceous age in the Coast Ranges of western California. The vein mineralization age is late Middle Miocene (12 m.y.). Four minerals are commonly found in these veins: benitoite (blue), neptunite (blackish - Na2KLi(Fe,Mn)2Ti2Si8O24), natrolite (white - Na2Al2Si3O10·2H2O), and joaquinite (orangish-brown - Ba2NaCe2FeTi2Si8O26(OH,F)·H2O). The natrolite portion is acid-soluble. Nicely crystalline rock faces like the one shown above are produced by acid etching the natrolite-dominated veins. After acid treatment, the other minerals stand out in relief. Stratigraphy of blueschist host rock: Franciscan Complex, Jurassic-Cretaceous Age of benitoite-bearing vein mineralization: Middle Miocene, 12 Ma Locality: Dallas Gem Mine (a.k.a. Benitoite Gem Mine), near Santa Rita peak, southeast of New Idria, far-southeastern San Benito County, California, USA (~36° 20’ 10” North latitude, ~120° 36’ 19” West longitude) |
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Author | James St. John |
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