Cavansite
Posted by: Maia Sinkins on 12.31.2020 | Filed under:

Cavansite

 

Specimen # 200238
Mineral: Cavansite
Location: Wagholi, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Size:  x  x  cm

 

Specimen # 100002
Mineral: Cavansite
Location: Wagholi, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Size: 7.0 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm

Description

The two main balls of radiating rich blue cavansite crystals on this piece are set apart like a dumbbell, but in the middle there is a smaller third cluster which is much less compact and almost flower-like. The cavansite cluster itself measures 2.6 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm.  Nice contrast with the clean matrix of sparkling crystals of stilbite-Ca.

The cluster is in perfect condition except for the underside of the lowest ball (as photographed), which has a scuff – not noticeable from the optimal display angle. The white spots in the blue of the photographed cluster are reflections.

This is a wonderful unique specimen – tons of character really stands it apart.


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