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Barioperovskite, Benitoite


Barioperovskite : BaTiO3, Benitoite : BaTi[Si3O9]

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Locality: Dallas Gem Mine (Benitoite Mine; Benitoite Gem Mine; Gem Mine), Dallas Gem Mine area, San Benito River headwaters area, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California, USA
The type barioperovskite specimen. It is found in a layer of amorphous material containing barioperovskite surrounding a hollow, tubular inclusion in a polished crystal of benitoite. Photo taken in reflected light.

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