2.1" Lustrous Danburite Crystal - San Luis Potosi, Mexico
This is a 2.1" long danburite crystal with pyrite inclusions, collected from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. It bears beautifully formed crystal faces that exhibit a wonderful luster, and additional pyrite crystals towards the.
Danburite is a calcium boron silicate mineral that is often found as transparent, colorless crystals. Depending on impurities present, it can also bear tan, grey, white, yellow, brown, orange, and pink coloration, and in some cases can be found encrusted in a layer of druzy quartz. Danburite earned its name from the town it was first described in: Danbury, Connecticut.
Chemical Formula - CaB₂(SiO₄)₂
Chemical Formula - CaB₂(SiO₄)₂
$19
SPECIES
Danburite & Pyrite
LOCATION
Charcas, Charcas Municipality, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
SIZE
2.1" long
CATEGORY
ITEM
#225700