 | "This is a remarkable cavansite. First, it’s a complete floater. Secondly, it is a stalactite, and of a size quite rare for the species which normally occurs as smaller, dispersed clusters. Finally, it exhibits three different, and vivid, colors of royal blue hues, subtle shades within the overall first visual impression of "blue". Apparently, this specimen grew as a stalactite but I have never seen such a beast of a stalactite cavansite before - usually they are just thumbnails, or larger clusters maybe but with large contacts to matrix. This had to grow freestanding. Without a doubt, this is one of the most dramatic specimens of cavansite I have ever seen, especially for the size. Cavansite is a beautiful and rare mineral. It was only discovered in the last 30 years and is found in only a few locallities. By far the best crystals come from the famous zeolite quarries in Poona, India. Crystal aggregates consist of spherical rosettes with jutting pointed crystals. The deep blue color of even the smallest cavansite crystals is truly amazing. A beautiful blue cavansite rosette perched on top of the muted colors of the typical zeolites makes a dramatic crystal association. Cavansite's rarity and beauty explain its recent popularity." Location: Wagholi Quarry, near Poona, India
Size: 3.8 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm.
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
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$800.00 |