Front view of a bright blue cavansite rosette on gray-beige and reddish-brown matrix

Cavansite Rosette on Matrix — Maharashtra, India

$35.00
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Front view of a bright blue cavansite rosette on gray-beige and reddish-brown matrix
  • Front view of a bright blue cavansite rosette on gray-beige and reddish-brown matrix
  • Cavansite specimen mounted on a black base beneath a clear display cover
  • Side view of the textured cavansite matrix with the blue rosette visible at the left edge
  • Back view showing the dark reddish-brown host rock with pale mineral coatings
  • Opposite side view of the drusy matrix with the blue cavansite rosette projecting at the right
  • Front view of a bright blue cavansite rosette on gray-beige and reddish-brown matrix
  • Cavansite specimen mounted on a black base beneath a clear display cover
  • Side view of the textured cavansite matrix with the blue rosette visible at the left edge
  • Back view showing the dark reddish-brown host rock with pale mineral coatings
  • Opposite side view of the drusy matrix with the blue cavansite rosette projecting at the right
Cavansite Rosette on Matrix — Maharashtra, India

Cavansite Rosette on Matrix — Maharashtra, India

$35.00

About This Specimen

This compact cavansite specimen from Maharashtra, India, features a vivid electric-blue rosette positioned prominently on a textured matrix. The saturated blue crystals contrast sharply with the gray-beige druse and reddish-brown host rock, giving the piece a strong focal point despite its small size.

Specimen Details

  • Mineral / Specimen Type: Cavansite crystal rosette on matrix
  • Locality: Maharashtra, India
  • Form & Structure: Radiating cluster of fine bladed crystals on a rough, partly drusy matrix
  • Color: Electric blue cavansite against gray-beige, white, and reddish-brown matrix
  • Rarity: Uncommon — cavansite is a relatively uncommon mineral species, although specimens from Maharashtra are established in the collector market
  • Mohs Hardness: 3–4
  • Luster: Vitreous to pearly
  • Chemical Formula: Ca(VO)Si4O10·4H2O
  • Specimen Size: Toenail
  • Dimensions: 2.7 × 2.4 × 3.7 cm
  • Specimen Weight: 23.6 g — mineral only
  • Total / Display Weight: 71.8 g

About Cavansite

Cavansite is a hydrated calcium vanadium silicate best known for its intense blue color and radiating sprays or rosettes of slender crystals. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system, has a Mohs hardness of 3–4, and is especially recognizable when its blue aggregates occur in strong contrast with pale matrix.

Traditional & Metaphysical Associations

In modern crystal traditions, cavansite is associated with insight, clear communication, contemplation, and intention-setting. Collectors interested in spiritual practices may use it as a symbolic focus for meditation or keep it as a visually uplifting display piece. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are provided for cultural and informational purposes; they are not scientifically established or intended as medical advice.

Why This Specimen?

The sharply contrasting blue rosette sits near the center of the principal display face, standing out clearly against the neutral, sparkling matrix. Its compact proportions and mounted presentation make it an appealing small-format collector specimen.

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