Guide
Danburite specimens for sale
18 for sale · $100–$3,500 USD
44 in the gallery
Danburite is a calcium borosilicate mineral that crystallizes in the monoclinic system, typically forming prismatic to tabular crystals with a vitreous to resinous luster. It often presents as colorless or pale pink to yellowish, sometimes with a slight brown tint, and commonly occurs as aggregates or stout crystals embedded in igneous rocks or as inclusions within associated minerals. The mineral’s lustre and clarity make individual crystals desirable for display, while its relatively straightforward cleavage and hardness give it a satisfying tactile quality for collectors.
- Formula
- CaB2Si2O8
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Very High Interest
- Classification notes
- Borosilicate tectosilicate, danburite group
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- orthorhombic
- Mohs hardness
- 7–7.5
- Specific gravity
- 2.97–3.03
- Luster
- vitreous
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent
- Color
- colorless, white, gray, yellow, brown, pink
- Streak
- white
- Cleavage
- poor
- Fracture
- conchoidal, uneven
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, tabular, granular, massive
- Gem mineral
- Fluorescent: blue
- Classic / historic
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View all 18Where Danburite is found
Top localities
- Charcas26 specimens
- Sosedka pegmatite vein3 specimens
- Alto Chapare mining district1 specimen
- Bor Pit1 specimen
- Imalo1 specimen
- St. Lawrence County1 specimen
- Toroku Mine1 specimen
- Mogok Valley1 specimen
- San Bartolo mine, Charcas1 specimen
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Danburite from Mogok Township, Myanmar
Mogok Danburite, Myanmar — thumbnail-to-miniature, transparent to pale golden crystals with glassy luster; locality-specific provenance and sublocalities.Read guide
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Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico - glassy, large, chisel-terminated crystals with pale pink tones; Charcas locality prized by collectors.Read guideAbout Danburite
Notable specimens have been recovered from diverse sources, including Mexico, Russia, Myanmar, the United States, and Madagascar. These localities yield well-formed crystals that can be sizable, sometimes exhibiting wine-red to pink coloration that adds visual intrigue to a collection. Collectors value danburite for its clean crystal habits and the way light travels through transparent to translucent forms, producing a bright, glassy appearance under proper illumination. While not among the most abundant minerals, well-formed danburite crystals from classic locales remain sought after for their clarity and geometric precision.
