Natural Danburites Overview
 Named after the first place of discovery in the United States (Danbury, Connecticut). It has a greasy, vitreoous luster.
It can be well faceted , because of its hardness and little cleavage.
Danburite is a calcium boric silicate crystal with a hardness of about 7. Most danburite is colorless, but yellow or pink crystals are sometimes found. It's name comes from its initial discovery in Danbury, Connecticut. The largest and best deposits are in Mexico.
Physical Properties
| Color |
colorless, wine-yellow, brown, pink |
| Refractive Index |
1.630-1.636 |
| Pleochroism |
Weak |
| Chemistry |
Calcium boric silicate |
| Hardness |
7-7.5 |
| Density |
2.97-3.03 |
| Crystal Group |
Orthorhombic |
| Ocurrence |
Burma (Myanmar), Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Russia, the United States (Connecticut) |
Legend and Lore
Intuitive sources say that Danburite stimulates spiritual awareness & activates the crown chakra, the energy center at the top of the head. It is said to be a stone which connects with the realm of angels, and to be useful in communicating with them.
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The pictures above only represents the general appearance of the Danburite. Please note that the real Danburites in our stock will be of varied shapes, color and sizes.
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