BENN BENITOITE, Placer Mining Claim, Idria Mining District, San Benito County, California

BENN BENITOITE CAMC312769 20 Acre Unpatented Placer Mining Claim on Federal Land in the Idria Mining District / San Benito County, CA      With this claim you will be getting the exclusive mineral rights to 20 acres on an excellent spot located in between 2 of the largest, well-known Benitoite mines. Benitoite is a very rare gemstone and also interesting to note is the official state gemstone of California. It has a rare 5 pointed crystal form, and an even rarer 6 pointed form.   Below are samples that were found in the local area: (On the Left : Benitoite & Neptunite  / On the Right: Benitoite) Benitoite is the only gem of its kind in the world. Discovered near the headwaters of the San Benito river in the coast-range of California 40  miles from the nearest town of coaling. In this area, tachie Indians were the earliest known inhabitants who were driven out by Mexican ranchers followed by homesteaders in the 1880’s. Below are some of the picturesque views of the area on the d