Danburite (doubly-terminated group) (ex David Burgess Collection)

Item Description

When it comes to Danburite, there aren't a lot of localities around the world where fine crystals are found, but there is no argument that the finest crystals of Danburite in the world are those from Charcas. These crystals are large, often water-clear with high luster and are simply a classic from Mexico. This specimen is a unique example in my experience, as it features multiple doubly-terminated crystals with no matrix. I can only see a few small contacts, so it's nearly a complete "floater" specimen! The crystals are very glassy and razor-sharp, with the largest measuring up to 7.1 cm long. They features wonderful textbook chisel-shaped terminations and are a VERY pale pink color (virtually colorless) which is a quintessential attribute of this fantastic material. Valued at $950 in our inventory. From the worldwide collection of David Burgess (1951-2016). David was a prolific species collector from Newington, Connecticut, and the namesake for the extremely rare cobalt arsenate species Burgessite, which he discovered.