Painite. Mineral Composition: Calcium, Zirconium, Boron, Aluminum, and trace amounts of Chromium and Vanadium. Burma.

crystal stone
    Until 2001, there were only three known Painite crystals, but in recent years, more than a thousand Painite crystals and crystal fragments have been discovered in Myanmar. However, only a small amount of these newly discovered Painite crystals are gemstone quality and are suitable for faceting.
    The very first Painite specimen was identified as a new type of gem in 1957. The specimen was taken from one of two deep red crystals donated to the Natural History Museum in London by Arthur Pain. Since there are now more Painite crystals, a small low-quality Painite crystal can be purchased for a few dollars. At the other end of the price scale, high-quality Painite crystals are worth between $50,000 to $60,000 per ct.