Danburite
Danburite is a mineral with the chemical formula CaB2Si2O8. It has a Mohs hardness of 7 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Danburite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CaB2Si2O8 |
| Mohs hardness | 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Colorless, white, light yellow, light brown, pink |
| Formation | Typically forms in marble and hydrothermal veins |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 7 — hard
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