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Meaning of benitoite
A rare mineral, titanium dioxide, found in limited quantities, particularly in San Benito County, California.
Etymology of benitoite
The word "benitoite" originates from San Benito County, California, where the mineral was first discovered in 1907.
The name was given in recognition of the location where the mineral was found, with the suffix "-ite" indicating a mineral species.
Synonyms
diamond
sapphire
ruby
emerald
topaz
garnet
amethyst
aquamarine
opal
peridot
turquoise
jade
quartz
feldspar
mica
beryl
spinel
tourmaline
zircon
olivine
pyroxene
amphibole
staurolite
kyanite
andalusite
sillimanite
cordierite
corundum
orthoclase
plagioclase
biotite
muscovite
phlogopite
lepidolite
amblygonite
pyromorphite
apatite
scapolite
Definitions
- A rare blue mineral, titanium dioxide, found in limited quantities, especially in San Benito County, California.
- * A distinct mineral species, characterized by its unique crystal structure and composition.
Usage Examples
- The benitoite gemstone is highly prized for its rare, distinct blue color and limited availability.
- * Geologists were thrilled to discover a new deposit of benitoite in a remote region of California.
- * The benitoite crystal, with its unique structure, has been the subject of extensive scientific study.
Antonyms
common minerals
abundant elements
synthetic materials
artificial gemstones
plentiful resources
ordinary rocks
usual stones
frequent finds
manufactured gems
mass-produced minerals