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Danburite

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An excellent, highly lustrous danburite crystal with an outstanding water-clear chisel termination from Mexico. The back face of the chisel temination shows up in photos and when looking at the piece. The translucent lower portion is very pale pink. Trivial damage to the termination face and edge on the back side is barely noticeable. 6.7 x 3.4 x 2.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesDanburite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.7 x 3.4 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMexico, San Luis Potosí, Charcas

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Danburite
colorless to pale straw-yellow crystals with brilliant vitreous luster and wedge terminations; UV fluorescence aids ID, prized for clarity and form.
Danburite
Regional guide
Danburite from Charcas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
from Charcas, San Luis Potosí, Mexico - glassy, large, chisel-terminated crystals with pale pink tones; Charcas locality prized by collectors.