Cavansite

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Crystal Description

Cavansite is a deep blue hydrous calcium vanadium phyllosilicate mineral. It is polymorphic with the even rarer mineral, Pentagonite. Cavansite is a distinctive mineral. It forms crystal aggregates in the form of balls, up to a couple centimetres in size. Sometimes the balls are coarse enough to allow the individual crystals to be seen.

Cavansite's beauty and rarity makes it a popular collectors specimen.

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Metaphysical Properties

Cavansite stimulates channelling and intuitive abilities.

Cavansite has been used for psychic healing and protection.

Cavansite is useful for meditation, prompting reflection and assimilation of new ideas.

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Crystal Healing Uses Cavansite has been used to assist in the release of endorphins and stabilise the pulse rate. Cavansite is helpful in the treatment of eye disorders.	Photo: Cavansite
Details
Colour:	blue, green to blue, ocean blue
Class:	Silicate
Group:	Orthorhombic
Formations:	radiating acicular crystals forming spherical crystal clusters
Localities:	India, USA
Chemical Composition:	Ca(VO)Si₄O₁₀(H₂O)₄
Hardness:	3 to 4
Lustre:	vitreous to pearly, translucent to transparent
Cleavage:	perfect in one direction
Varieties:	Pentagonite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.