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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Cavansite

✦ The Blue Rosette ✦

Crystal lore: 🔮 Intuition🎨 Creativity💬 Communication

Calcium vanadium phyllosilicate mineral.

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Cavansite specimen
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Properties

🔷 Orthorhombic
Chemical formula—
Elements—
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolCav
Nickel–Strunz class9.EA.50

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Owyhee Dam, United States

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Vivid blue cavansite rosettes are linked to inspiration and intuition.

Traditional uses
intuition, creativity, communication
Chakra
Throat Third Eye
Zodiac
♒Aquarius
Element
🌬Air

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

Blue KyaniteBoth carry the theme of communication, so together they're thought to reinforce it. LabradoriteA natural partner for intuition; Labradorite also adds transformation. AmazonitePaired in tradition for communication, with Amazonite bringing soothing as well. AquamarineBoth carry the theme of clear communication, so together they're thought to reinforce it. Smoky QuartzA grounding root stone to balance cavansite's high, spiritual energy.

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