Most sprays of black kyanite are fragile and flake-off pieces over time. This specimen is a prime example of the mineral. If you look closely, there is a perpendicular growth on one side of the specimen as well. It just shimmers in the light!
Size: 4.4 x 1.5 in.
Weight: 2.2 oz
Black Kyanite was first discovered in 1789. It gets its name from the Greek word "kuanos", meaning blue. It is most commonly found in metamorphic rocks that grow under high-pressure environments. It typically forms in bladed sprays of blue in association with garnet, staurolite, and corundum minerals such as ruby.
Black Kyanite is widely accepted as a stone of self-discovery. This mineral will allow you to ask the right questions and helps lead you down the best path to achieve your desires.
Chemical Formula: Al₂SiO₅
Commonly found in Brazil, Mexico, Namibia, Kenya, and the United States
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