Does Danburite Scratch Easily?

Rose danburite is a durable gem. Also, ranking seven on the Mohs scale of hardness, it's suitably resistance to scratching.

Is Danburite a real gemstone?

Danburite is primarily a collectors gemstone. It is usually colorless; yellow and light pink gems are seldom cut. Danburite is named after the city of Danbury, Connecticut, where this mineral was first described, though no gem grade material has come from Danbury.

Is Danburite expensive?

Even though the colorless Danburite strongly resembles a colorless diamond, the high retail price for stones up to 1.9Ct is only in 55 USD/Ct range. Gems in 2 to 5ct retail in 65 to 80 USD/Ct. Gems over 15ct are increasingly rare and price can reach up to 110 per Ct.