a blue crystal flower
CAVANSITE
Cavansite Origin & Physical Properties
Cavansite is a rare blue mineral with the chemical composition of calcium vanadium silicate. Fine specimens appear flower like with a deep saturated bright blue color to teal blue color. It has a orthorhombic crystal habit that often grow in clusters of radiating prismatic rosettes. Cavansite spherical balls commonly grow individually or in clusters on stilbite and is almost always attached to its host rock. The specimens are actually a conglomeration of tiny crystals aggregates, rather than individual crystals.
It appears that Vanadium is the cause of the bright blue color, while trace amounts of this element in Apophyllite crystals found in the same area causes a green coloration. It is a newly identified mineral, with the first studies and classifications done in the 1970’s after discovery of specimens in Oregon, U.S.A. However, it is assumed that the mineral had been discovered long before in Pune, India along with Apophyllite crystal deposits. The mining location in Wagholi, Poona district of India is the only commercially known location for Cavansite in the world.
Category |
Properties |
|---|---|
| Chemical Composition |
CA(VO)Si4O10·4(H2O) |
| Mohs Hardness | 3-4 |
| Luster | Vitreous, Pearly |
| Specific Gravity |
2.25 - 2.33 |
| Refractive Index |
1.551-1.542 |
| Fluorescence | SWUV: Inert & LWUV: Inert |
| Crystal System |
Othorhombic |
| Diaphaneity |
Subtransparent |
| Color |
Greenish blue, dark blue |
| Origin |
India |
| Chakra |
Throat (5th) |
| Zodiac |
Aquarius |
| Element | Wind |
| Metaphysical Effects | Communication, Manifestation, intuition, emotional trauma, self confidence |
Cavansite Healing & Metaphysical Properties
Although it was only first identified as a unique mineral in 1967, Cavansite has already earned a special reputation in the metaphysical world. It’s saturated blue cobalt color and unique flower-like crystal formations inspires fascination and respect for its powerful energetic properties. The colors of Cavansite correspond exactly with that of the throat and third-eye chakras and it is in this region of our kundalini that this unique mineral can be put to best use.
Cavansite can stimulate the intuition and is a divine stone for meditation and inner journeys of the consciousness. It can help to clear away and protect the mind from negativity, focusing one’s intent on evolution and attaining higher levels of consciousness. By also working on a subtle level with the throat chakra, Cavansite can open up clearer lines of communication and seeking out your personal truth in times of confusion. It is truly a stone of the upper chakras, connecting the energies of the wind and water, helping us use the flow of these illusive elements to break through blockages of the psyche and emotional self.
