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Semi Precious Stone Danburite

The Danburite is the crystalline mineral similar to topaz. The chemical composition for the mineral is CaB2 (SiO4)2 and the Mohs hardness is 7 to 7.5 and the specific gravity is 3.0.

The mineral of danburite is orthorhombic crystal form and most cases the appearance looks colorless like quartz. The exiting colors of Danburite are yellow, yellowish brown, pink and its first occurrence is found in Connecticut United States. It is named for Danbury, Connecticut, United States where it was first discovered in 1839 by Charles Upham Shephard.

Danburite

Historical Facts of Danburite

Chemical Composition CaB2 (SiO4)2
Hardness 7 - 7.5
Density 3
Crystal Group Orthorhombic
Color White, Yellowish, Pink, Buff colored, Brown.
Ocurrence USA, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Madagascar

Gem Danburite Jewelry

Danburite Bracelet

Danburite Bracelet

Danburite Earrings

Danburite Earrings

Danburite Necklace

Danburite Necklace

Danburite Ring

Danburite Ring

 
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