Cavansite

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Cavansite “bowtie,” 1.8 cm, from the Wagholi quarry, Pune, Maharashtra, India (CM33110). Acquired from Mineral Décor in 2016; Debra L. Wilson photo.

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SpeciesCavansite

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Dimensions1.8 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityIndia, Maharashtra, Wagholi Quarries

Publications

Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 68

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Cavansite from Wagholi Quarries, Pune District, India

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