Blue Cavansite on Stilbite Matrix from Wagholi Quarry, India
Dimension: 5.1cm x 3.6cm x 2.5cm
Weight: 45g
Locality: Wagholi Quarry, Wagholi, Pune District (Poonah District), Maharashtra, India
A specimen of Cavansite and Stilbite from Wagholi Quarry, Pune District, India, the world renowed locality where top quality specimen of Cavansite is found. The radiating crystals of Cavansite perched upon sparkly, slightly silvery Stilbite crystals. The color of the Canvansite is an eye-catching vivid blue, this is a well-balanced and beautiful piece! A high quality acrylic display box is included in the price.
Due to expansion of localities around, mines in Wagholi Quarry are almost on the verge of closing down. Fine and undamaged specimen like this is very sort after as damages to the Cavansite has always occurred during mining process where explosives are used.
Cavansite is one of the purest blue stones and are usually very small in size. Color ranges from deep aquamarine blue to greenish blue. These crystals can be found in India, New Zealand and Brazil.