Mineral Name Cavansite
Dynamo Collection Code C-9E-2010-0003
Nickel-Strunz Classification 09.EA.50
Dana Classification 74.03.07.01
ICSD 1906
Mineral Group Silicates
Discovery Location: Lonavala Quarry, Lonavale, Poonah District, Maharashtra, India
Image Description: A sample of deep blue cavansite on an unknown zeolite matrix. Sample dimensions approximately
40mm x 30mm x 20mm. Images of the sample show the deep blue colour as well as the tendency for cavansite to form 'ball like' aggregates.
Author CherryAnn Villa


©2011 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2011 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2011 - C. Villa, Photographer