Danburite (unusual material)

Item Description

A most unusual Danburite specimen from this famous locality. Typically the Danburites from Chapare show a distinctive blue color that is caused by inclusions of the rare amphibole, Magnesioriebeckite. The main crystal on this specimen has a rarely seen golden-brown color. Along with the translucency and the fact that it's on matrix, it's a cool oddity that would make a nice addition to a Bolivian suite, or a collection of unusual minerals. An interesting historical note about this locality: Supposedly the Danburites were first discovered in the tomb of a cacique (a native Indian chief) where they had been placed as jewels to signify that he was rich. The find of these crystals was made near there.