danburite (Meaning)
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danburite (n.)
A borosilicate of lime, first found at Danbury, Conn. It is near the topaz in form.
Synonyms & Antonyms of danburite
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danburite Sentence Examples
- **Danburite**, a rare borosilicate mineral, is named after its discovery location in Danbury, Connecticut.
- **Danburite** crystals are known for their exceptional clarity and brilliant dispersion, resembling diamonds in some light.
- Jewelers value **danburite** for its potential as a gemstone, though faceting requires careful handling due to its cleavage.
- Geologists study **danburite** to understand the formation processes in high-pressure metamorphic rocks.
- Due to its rarity, **danburite** is primarily found in museums and private collections.
- The distinctive prismatic crystals of **danburite** can range in color from colorless to pale yellow or green.
- Collectors often seek **danburite** specimens with unique inclusions or a strong chatoyancy effect (cat's-eye).
- **Danburite** shares some physical properties with topaz, requiring additional tests for accurate identification.
- Synthetic **danburite** exists, but it's not widely produced due to the limited demand for the natural stone.
- Research is ongoing to explore potential applications of **danburite** in high-tech fields like laser technology.
FAQs About the word danburite
A borosilicate of lime, first found at Danbury, Conn. It is near the topaz in form.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
**Danburite**, a rare borosilicate mineral, is named after its discovery location in Danbury, Connecticut.
**Danburite** crystals are known for their exceptional clarity and brilliant dispersion, resembling diamonds in some light.
Jewelers value **danburite** for its potential as a gemstone, though faceting requires careful handling due to its cleavage.
Geologists study **danburite** to understand the formation processes in high-pressure metamorphic rocks.
