Why Benitoite Gemstones Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider [HfztOxAYeM6]

Benitoite is a small blue gemstone with unique properties, like sparkling brighter than diamonds. Those properties make it expensive: a single carat can cost over $12,000. But you can only really find this gem in one place. It's California’s state gem because facet-grade benitoite can be found in only one location: San Benito County. But a benitoite vein hasn’t been found there since the late 1990s. So why is benitoite so hard to find? And what makes it so expensive? MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Porcelain Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Moroccan Zellige Tiles Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider Why Japanese Denim Is So Expensive | So Expensive ------------------------------------------------------ #GemStone #SoExpensive #BusinessInsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why Benitoite Gemstones Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider

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