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Danburite |
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Generally colorless, danburite crystals may also be yellow or pink. They form wedge-shaped prisms, similar to those of colorless topaz but distinguishable by cleavage (poor in danburite, perfect in topaz) and specific gravity (lower in danburite).
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First found in the town of Danbury, Connecticut (USA). Gem-quality crystals occur in Burma, Mexico, Switzerland, Italy, and Japan.
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Coral
has been associated with the protection of children, and parents
may still give a gift of Coral to their young children.
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