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Kyanite
* Image indicates the representative color of this stone.
| area of production | Myanmar, Brazil, Kenya, USA, Australia, Switzerland |
|---|---|
| color | Blue, blue-green, green, white, gray, yellow, pink, almost black |
| hardness | 4.5～7 |
| composition | Al2SiO5 |
the meanings of the stones
Improves intuitiveness, perceptiveness, and ability to express, while maintaining physical, mental, and emotional balance.
characteristics
Kyanite is characteristic in that it comes in various shapes and qualities, such as blade, column, or fiber shapes, and either transparent or opaque. Typically, this type of stones feature a vitreous luster on the crystal surface that is tinged with blue, but can also come in green or white.
history
The name is derived from the Greek word kyanos, meaning ‘blue.' It was wrongly named as cyanite by German mineralogist and petrologist Werner Schreyer, but later corrected as kyanite. The Japanese name ranshoseki, meaning ‘blue crystal stone,' comes from the fact that this blue mineral crystallizes easily.
purification
Moonlight bathing,Washing under flowing water
trivia
The sharp ends can break off easily and should be handled with care when carrying the stone around.
