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Cavansite, Stilbite-Ca

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A superb cavansite specimen from the Wagholi Quarry of India. A 3.5 cm, club-shaped cavansite crystal cluster is supremely well-placed in a vug on a sculptural, pear-shaped basalt matrix lined with sparkly stilbite microblades. The cavansite has excellent, two-toned royal-blue color and luster.

Product details

SpeciesStilbite, Cavansite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.3 x 3.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityIndia, Maharashtra, Wagholi Quarries

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Stilbite
Mineral guide
Learn about Stilbite
a zeolite famed for bow-tie crystals, pastel colors from white to peach, formed in basalt cavities; prized for form, color, and provenance.
Stilbite
Regional guide
Stilbite from Wagholi Quarries, India
from Wagholi Quarries, India — sharp blades with blue cavansite rosettes, prized for cabinet-quality contrast and a classic Deccan Traps locality.