Your 5-Minute Guide to Understanding Kyanite Gemstone
Many people know about blue Kyanite is an energy stone, but they are not familiar with it. Here, let me help you understand Kyanite gemstone in just five minutes.
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Name
Kyanite gemstone is called because of its natural blue color from the Greek term cyanos(meaning blue), which was named in 1789 by Abraham Werner.
Basic Information
Chemical Composition: Al2SiO5
Mohs Hardness: 4 – 4.5
Refractive Index: 1.71 – 1.73, 0.012-0.017
Specific Gravity: 3.5 – 3.7
Color: Most frequently color is blue. Also have colors of gray, white, light green, orange, yellow, pink, and black.
Chakra: All, especially throat and third eye
Number: Vibrates to 4
Planet: Venus
Zodiac: Aries, Libra, Taurus
Bagua areas: Kan (fengshui)
Elements: Water, Metal
Origin: United States, Brazil, India, Kenya, Nepal, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, Austria, Italy
Mineral Information
Kyanite is a blue aluminosilicate mineral found in metamorphic and sedimentary rock. It is anisotropic, meaning its hardness varies with crystallographic direction. Its hardness ranges from 4 to 4.5 when cut parallel to its c-axis and 6 to 7.5 when cut perpendicular to it. So it is easily scratched in one direction but not in the other.
Kyanite is polymorphous with andalusite and sillimanite, which have the same chemical composition but different crystal systems. Kyanite is used in ceramics, and abrasives, and is important for geologists to trace metamorphic zones. Click here from Wikipedia you can know more information about the structure, occurrence, use, and others of Kyanite.
Where is Kyanite from?
Kyanite is a mineral that is found in various parts of the world. It can be sourced from countries such as the United States, Brazil, India, Kenya, Nepal, Switzerland, and Zimbabwe, among others. The specific locations where kyanite is found may vary, but it is typically associated with metamorphic rock formations. The mineral can be extracted from mines or collected from natural deposits.
Industrial Uses
Kyanite is valued in industries for its heat resistance, low thermal expansion, and electrical conductivity. It is used in manufacturing heat-resistant ceramics, refractory materials, and electrical components. It is also a raw material for high-alumina refractories used in the steel, glass, and cement industries.
What is Kyanite good for?
Kyanite is a powerful gemstone with a very soothing, calming energy. It does not collect negative energy, so it doesn’t need to be cleansed. Kyanite is especially helpful in facilitating communication, aligning the chakras, meditation, and fostering spiritual growth.
Simple use and care tips
- Can wear Kyanite jewelry daily, but shield it from impacts and chemicals.
- Store Kyanite in a cool, shaded area to maintain its vibrant color.
- Clean Kyanite gently using a soft brush, mild soap, and warm water.
- Keep Kyanite separate from other gemstones to prevent scratches.
Kyanite Beads For Jewelry Making
Kyanite forms bladed crystals and have perfect cleavage. Due to its anisotropic nature, it is difficult to shape kyanite gemstones into jewelry beads. Therefore, before manufacturing kyanite beads in our factory, we need to perform glue filling as a preparation step.
Kyanite beads are manufactured by natural kyanite gemstone, as we mentioned above, they have to be glued-filling first to enhance their hardness. Or they impossible to be cut and made into beads. If any other gemstone supplier tells you that their kyanite is purely natural and without any treatment, then you will know it is not true.
