The Chinese name of Painite

硅硼鈣鋁石

Summary : The Chemical Properties of Painite

Painite contains calcium, zirconium, boron, aluminium and oxygen. It also contains trace amounts of chromium, vanadium and iron.

General Information

Chemical Composition : CaZrBAl₉O₁₈
Crystal System : Hexagonal
Color : Red, Brownish, Brownish-red, Orange-red, Pink
Luster : Bright vitreous
Hardness : 8
S.G. : 4.01
R.I. : Uniaxial(-), n_ε=1.787 n_ω=1.816
Streak : White
Locality : Ohngaing village, Mogôk, Burma