Painite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 7.5 – 8.0
Specific Gravity 4.0 – 4.03
Refractive Index 1.787 – 1.816
Crystal System Hexagonal
Luster Vitreous
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.029

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Painite
Mohs hardness of Painite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Painite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a c Hexagonal a = b ≠ c, α = β = 90°, γ = 120°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Painite

痛苦石(硼铝钙石)曾长期被《吉尼斯世界纪录》认定为世界上最稀有的宝石矿物之一。这种含硼的钙铝硼酸盐矿物呈深红橙色至棕红色,最早于1950年代在缅甸被发现,以发现者宝石学家阿瑟·英格·培因(Arthur C. D. Pain)命名。直到2001年以前,全球已知晶体仅有3颗;此后在缅甸莫谷地区陆续发现更多矿点,但品质良好的宝石级晶体仍极为稀少。痛苦石因其极端的稀有性和美丽的颜色,在专业宝石收藏界具有极高的地位和价值。

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Jewelry Use

Durability 8/10

Suitable for daily wear

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Painite?
痛苦石(硼铝钙石)曾长期被《吉尼斯世界纪录》认定为世界上最稀有的宝石矿物之一。这种含硼的钙铝硼酸盐矿物呈深红橙色至棕红色,最早于1950年代在缅甸被发现,以发现者宝石学家阿瑟·英格·培因(Arthur C. D. Pain)命名。直到2001年以前,全球已知晶体仅有3颗;此后在缅甸莫谷地区陆续发现更多矿点,但品质良好的宝石级晶体仍极为稀少。痛苦石因其极端的稀有性和美丽的颜色,在专业宝石收藏界具有极高的地位和价值。
What is the hardness of Painite?
Painite has a Mohs hardness of 7.5 to 8.0, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Painite?
Painite is primarily Various.
How much does Painite cost?
Painite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Painite?
Painite belongs to the Hexagonal crystal system.

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