Calcioburbankite's holotype specimen was collected in the late 60's, however the exact locality of the specimen within the quarry remains unknown. The associated species suggest that the mineral may have formed in a vent. Many species are found in this mode of occurrence. Following the characterization of the mineral La-enriched calcioburbankite was encountered in a vug in a fragment of marble xenolith. These xenoliths are unique to the aureole surrounding the hornfels unit.
Color is deep orange, silky white exterior and light pink interior.
Luster is vitreous. Diaphaneity is translucent. Crystal Habits include equant crystals less than 0.5mm with fibrous terminations with a silky white exterior and light pink, translucent interior. Fracture is conchoidal. Hardness is 3 to 4.