About Cavansite
A rare calcium vanadium silicate, known for its striking bright blue radiating crystal aggregates, often found on a matrix of zeolite minerals like stilbite. It's a high-vibration stone of inner truth, intuition, and clear communication.
Primary Hues
Bright Blue, Greenish-Blue
Metaphysical Properties
A stone of inner truth and communication. Believed to enhance intuition, psychic abilities, and facilitate clear expression. Aids in accessing Akashic records.
Associated Tarot Cards
The Star
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes inspiration- spiritual insight- and clear communication of higher truths- aligning with Cavansite's properties.
The High Priestess
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents intuition- Akashic wisdom- and connection to the divine- resonating with Cavansite's aid in accessing spiritual records.
Associated Deities
Thoth
Pantheon: Egyptian
Domain: Wisdom- Writing- Magic- Communication
Rationale: Thoth's association with divine knowledge and clear communication aligns with Cavansite.
Saraswati
Pantheon: Hindu
Domain: Knowledge- Music- Arts- Wisdom
Rationale: Saraswati embodies the flow of wisdom and inspired communication that Cavansite supports.
Metaphysical Uses
Accessing Akashic Records Meditation
Intuition & Channeling Focus
Throat & Third Eye Chakra Visualization
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Geological & Scientific Details
Cavansite is classified as a silicate mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Ca(VO)Si4O10·4(H2O). Common crystal habits include radiating acicular prismatic crystals commonly as spherulitic rosettes.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Silicate mineral
- Chemical Formula: Ca(VO)Si4O10·4(H2O)
- IMA Symbol: Cav[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Brilliant sky-blue to greenish blue
- Crystal Habit: Radiating acicular prismatic crystals commonly as spherulitic rosettes
- Cleavage: Good on {010}
- Luster: Vitreous, pearly
- Streak: Bluish-white
- Diaphaneity: Transparent
Associated Minerals
- Stilbite (common matrix)
- Heulandite
- Apophyllite
- Pentagonite (dimorph)
- Calcite (common in basalt cavities)