At a Glance
- Cavansite with stilbite on natural matrix
- From Pune, Maharashtra, India — the classic locality
- 2.75" x 2" x 1.5"
- 105 g
- Vivid blue rosettes against cream and grey
- Single specimen — this exact piece ships
How to Use It
This is a cabinet mineral. Treat it the way collectors treat one and it will outlast you.
- Keep it in a display case or under a cloche. Cavansite rosettes are delicate and dust is difficult to remove from them.
- Light it with a small directed light rather than room light — the blue needs a beam to fully switch on.
- Handle the matrix, never the crystals. A single knock takes a rosette off.
- Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the colour.
- If it needs dusting, use a puff of air rather than a brush.
Specimen Details
| Detail |
Value |
| Minerals |
Cavansite with stilbite on matrix |
| Locality |
Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Dimensions |
2.75 x 2 x 1.5 inches |
| Weight |
105 g |
✨ Temple Tip
Do not attempt to clean cavansite with water or a brush. The rosettes are made of fine radiating blades and they shed. Compressed air held at a distance, or simply keeping it covered, is the entire maintenance programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cavansite?
A rare blue calcium vanadium silicate mineral, found in display quality almost exclusively around Pune in India.
What is the cream mineral alongside it?
Stilbite, a zeolite that commonly occurs with cavansite in these deposits.
Is this the exact piece I receive?
Yes — it is a single specimen.
How large is it?
2.75 x 2 x 1.5 inches, weighing 105 g.
How do I care for it?
Keep it covered and dust-free, handle only by the matrix, and avoid water, brushes and prolonged direct sun.
How quickly does it ship?
Ships within 3 business days, wrapped for protection.
One quarry in Maharashtra, and a blue nothing else makes. #TempleOfDesire
