Benitoit was first found in the early XX century, in 1906. Found his prospector James Kach in the upper reaches of the San Benito River, where the name of the stone came from. Mineralogist George Lowderback came to a conclusion much later after a detailed study that these stones are not sapphires. He decided this way, proving with the help of X-ray beams that the Benitoitic crystal lattice is unique, which made it possible to consider Benitoit as a completely independent mineral. It is noteworthy that the existence of a similar mineral with the same crystal structure as early as 1830 was predicted by Johann Frederick Hessel.
Now Benitoit is the official stone of California, as stones of jewelry quality can be found only in the territory of this state. Benitoites can also be found in Texas (USA) and Belgium, but their quality, in comparison with the Californian, leaves only a lot to be desired. The mass of flattened crystals of this mineral is usually not more than one carat, and they themselves are not very large in size. At the moment, a record mass - 7.8 carats - belongs precisely to Benitoit. Its uniqueness and causes such a high price, about $ 1000 per carat. And because of limited resources, the price is constantly growing.
Benitoit is a rare mineral, it is a silicate of titanium and barium, in color it is similar to sapphire. But the color of these minerals varies from dark blue to light blue, and sometimes colorless and blue-red crystals come across. It happens even that in the same mineral, you can see several shades from different angles.
The main deposits of Benitoit are in the USA and Belgium.
Therapeutic and magical properties of Benitoit
Medical properties. It is generally accepted that Benitoit is responsible for the nervous system, as well as for the human psyche. If you wear it constantly, the mineral can help you get rid of nervous seizures, hysteria and irritability. Benitoit can also cure diseases of the stomach, gall bladder, intestine and thyroid gland.
Magical properties. But Benitoit is not only expensive. The amazing properties of Benitoit are the ability to make its owner a starry career. He gives a person such a charm, which is almost impossible to resist, awakens the creativity of the owner, self-confidence, inspires him the desire to reach the highest peaks in his activity, inspires him and gives him a sense of genius and his own uniqueness.
But at the same time, the mineral requires respect, admiration and attention. Certainly it needs to be thanked, praised and courted, at least twice a week under a cold stream, then wiped with a silk or wool soft cloth. But you can not wear it together with other ornaments made from other stones, because the mineral can be offended and, instead of helping, only interfere with career growth.
This mineral helps its owner not only in his professional activities, but also on his personal front. If a lonely person who has already abandoned all sorts of searches for his second half, will become the owner of a Benitoit, he can suddenly find a mutual warm love. Another mineral helps to restore the extinguished feelings of the spouses, to attract the love of someone who did not pay attention to you before.
Astrologers recommend using its magical power to people born under any sign of the zodiac, except for fire (Leo, Aries, Sagittarius). If the mineral helps the air, water and earth signs in building a brilliant career, the fire signs with it can only inflate their vanity and pride and develop a sense of their own importance, and this will only lead to the destruction of both your personal life and your professional activities.
As a talisman, Benitoit can be used by anyone who wants to achieve fame, fame, and also to move substantially along the career ladder. The mineral also helps lonely people and those who are unhappy in love.