LithoCat

MineralDanburite
FormulaCaB2Si2O8
Crystal FormOrthorhombic/Dipyramidal [2/m 2/m 2/m]
Cleavage[001] Indistinct
ColorPale yellow, Pale pink, Yellowish brown, Colorless
Density2.9 – 3.0 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent to Translucent
FractureIrregular/Uneven, Sub-conchoidal
Hardness7.0 - 7.5
LustreVitreous, Greasy
StreakWhite
Dana 8 Class56.3.1.1
Strunz ClassVIII/J.08-20
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ID158