A striking specimen of Cavansite from the world-famous Wagholi quarries near Pune (formerly Poona), Maharashtra, India. Renowned for producing some of the finest cavansite specimens ever discovered, the Wagholi locality is considered one of the premier sources for this highly sought-after collector mineral. Cavansite from this region is celebrated for its vivid electric-blue color and distinctive radiating crystal formations.
Cavansite is a rare calcium vanadium silicate mineral that typically occurs as brilliant blue spherical clusters and radiating crystal sprays within basalt-hosted cavities, often associated with stilbite and other zeolite minerals. The remarkable blue coloration is caused by vanadium and makes cavansite one of the most recognizable minerals in the collector world.
Specimen Highlights
- Natural Cavansite
- Wagholi Quarry locality
- Pune District, Maharashtra, India
- Brilliant electric-blue crystal formations
- Classic collector locality
- Exceptional display specimen
- Highly desirable mineral species
Mineral Information
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Mineral: Cavansite
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Formula: Ca(VO)Si₄O₁₀ · 4H₂O
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Mineral Group: Phyllosilicate
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Crystal System: Orthorhombic
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Color: Sky blue to vivid blue
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Luster: Vitreous
Collectors prize cavansite for:
- Intense natural blue coloration
- Rare mineral status
- Distinctive radiating crystal habits
- World-famous Indian locality
- Strong display appeal
- Limited global occurrences
Depending on the specimen, natural features may include:
- Radiating crystal spheres
- Rosette formations
- Stilbite matrix
- Zeolite associations
- Sparkling crystal clusters
- Contrasting white matrix
The Wagholi quarries are regarded as a world-class locality for cavansite and have produced many of the finest specimens displayed in museums and advanced mineral collections worldwide.
Provenance
Wagholi Quarries, Pune District, Maharashtra, India
Purchased direct over 10 years ago.
Measurements
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Dimensions: 32 x 35 x 18 mm
Condition
Please review all photographs carefully for overall condition, crystal quality, matrix, and natural growth features, as they are considered part of the description. Natural mineral specimens commonly exhibit contact points, natural fractures, and growth characteristics resulting from their formation.
