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Danburite

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An excellent cabinet cluster of glassy, striated, colorless danburite crystals from the Aurora Mine at Charcas, Mexico. The large crystal is 10.0 cm. All of the crystals have sharp, chiseled terminations with exceptional gemminess, typical of fine Charcas danburites. Classic material from this well-known locale. Ex. Consie Prince Collection.

Product details

SpeciesDanburite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.6 x 8.0 x 3.6 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.