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Danburite

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Description
Locality: 
Charcas, Charcas Municipality, San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 1.4 × 0.9 cm
Largest Crystal: 
5.50cm
Description

This was labeled as a topaz, but it is definatly a danburite crystal that was somehow treated to produce this very beautiful color. It has the color of an imperial topaz and the best wet look luster. Has anyone seen this before? I'd like to know how it is done or if maybe its natural?

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Danburite

Formula: 
CaB2Si2O8
Strunz: 
9.FA.65
Crystal System: 
Orthorhombic
Hardness: 
7.0 - 7.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Danbury, Fairfield Co., Connecticut, USA

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