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danburite

noun
dan·bur·ite | \ˈdanbəˌrīt\
plural -s

Definition of danburite 

: a mineral CaB2(SiO4)2 consisting of a calcium borosilicate that is transparent to translucent and in crystal habit resembles topaz

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History and Etymology for danburite

Danbury, Connecticut, its locality + English -ite

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