{"product_id":"rare-pentagonite-druzy-chalcedony-india","title":"Rare Pentagonite on Grey Druzy Chalcedony - Pune, India (7.1cm)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis very rare specimen includes pentagonite crystals on sparkling druzy chalcedony with iron-rich basalt volcanic matrix - from the renowned Deccan Traps of Maharashtra, India. A rare dimorph of cavansite, pentagonite shares the same chemical composition but crystallises in a different crystal structure, making it highly sought after by mineral collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Measurements - 7.1cm x 4.7cm\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Closer Look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis specimen formed inside an ancient volcanic cavity over millions of years. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe natural blue pentagonite crystals grew on a sparkling layer of druzy chalcedony, a surface covered with microscopic quartz crystals. Beneath this sits iron-rich basalt, with its reddish-brown colouring produced by naturally occurring iron oxides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of pentagonite, druzy chalcedony and iron-rich basalt is characteristic of the famous zeolite deposits near Pune, Maharashtra, one of the world's best-known localities for pentagonite and cavansite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeccan Traps, Pune District, Maharashtra, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Piece Is Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentified as pentagonite from the renowned Deccan Traps of Maharashtra, India\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows several minerals that formed at different stages inside an ancient volcanic cavity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectable specimen from one of the world's best-known zeolite localities\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural combination of vivid blue crystals, druzy chalcedony and iron-rich basalt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntuition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMental Clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about the geological differences between these two dimorphs in our guide to \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catslovecrystals.com\/blogs\/journal\/cavansite-vs-pentagonite\" title=\"cavansite vs pentagonite differences\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCavansite vs Pentagonite\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cats Love Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52203852628258,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/8159\/9010\/files\/51_83ee0547-e422-4a0f-9c12-eb64720b2e6e.jpg?v=1785246573","url":"https:\/\/catslovecrystals.com\/zh\/products\/rare-pentagonite-druzy-chalcedony-india","provider":"Cats Love Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}