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Capistrano Mining Company
Specializing in Benitoite & Montana Missouri River Sapphire.
In addition to other American Mined Gemstones & Mineral Specimens,
I carry a selection of unique mineral specimens from around the world.
I also offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of mining for precious gemstones and specimens from the comfort of your own home,
(see Gravel packs for details).
My website is always kept up to date.
All items are available for purchase unless marked "On Hold" or "Sold".
Every Gemstone I sell is 100% natural and untreated,
(with the exception of most Red Beryl).
I also provide rockhounds, future rockhounds and treasure hunters, mine run gravel from the Sapphire mines of Montana, and Benitoite mine run ore gravel and specimens from the one and only Benitoite Gem Mine in San Benito County California that they can search in the comfort of their own homes.
I bring the ability to mine for these rare gems and specimens, right to your home! No gimmicks, no tricks, no "High-grading", just gravel direct from the mines for you to search. A true treasure hunt for all to enjoy. If you cannot get to the mines to dig, then our packages are the next best thing! I have hundreds of extremely satisfied customers from all over the globe each year.
I also supply jewelers, designers and the lapidary trade, gemstone rough, specimens and faceted gemstones for beautiful jewelry designs.
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The Benitoite Mining Company, in Coalinga, California
is currently offering a Benitoite Fee Dig on Saturdays by reservations only.
For more information, go to the official website of the Benitoite Gem Mine, www.benitoitemining.com
In addition our mine run gravel packages, I carry benitoite, sapphire, sunstone and tourmaline specimens from famous American locales. Although our primary focus is on minerals from the United States, we do also carry some mineral specimens, gemstone rough and cut stones from around the world. We have beautiful loose faceted gemstones ready to be set in jewelry. Over 95% of our Benitoite and Montana Sapphire, are self collected specimens and facet rough. We carry home mining supplies to help you discover your own beautiful treasure. For that hard to buy for rockhound in your life, we have many unique mineral related gifts for sale on our Mining Theme Gifts page. Our ever expanding Kids Corner has many great items for young rockhounds.
Only about 10% of what we have in stock is listed on this website. If you do not see what you are looking for, please send us an email. You can also check out our auctions on Ebay , Our ID. is capistranomining.
CHECK OUT OUR EBAY FEEDBACK, we stand behind all that we sell!
International buyers, please email us for a shipping price quote before placing your order. Please see our International Shipping information on our FAQ page. Thank you.
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Be sure to ask about our Military Discount*
*Discount not available during sales promotions
*May not be combined with any other discount offer
*Some restrictions may apply, please contact for details
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I offer a refund of your **purchase price,
should you not like your purchase of any reason.
(**Minus any PayPal or Credit Card fees, which they no longer refund)
* No item being returned may be altered in any way!
All items must be returned exactly as purchased.
* You must contact me within 7 days of receiving your item,
to let me know you will be returning the item.
* Return the item promptly within 7 days of contacting me.
Once your item is received and inspected, your refund will be given.
** After 14 days, ONLY STORE CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED **
* Deposits given for "Special Orders" are none Refundable.
* There is a 15% restocking charge (plus PayPal / Credit Card Fees)
on "Special Orders" only.
* Due to the nature of the gravel /ore products,
we cannot accept returns on any gravel / ore product.
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