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Cavansite In Natural Vug

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A basaltic vug coated with tiny clusters of gray stilbite acts as the host for several clusters of deep teal blue, lustrous, cavansite. The largest cluster measures 2.0 cm across. I particularly like this example of how we get crystals in vugs, whad had room for crystals to grow.

Product details

SpeciesCavansite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions10.0 x 8.7 x 7.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityIndia, Maharashtra, Wagholi Quarries

Known provenance

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

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