Blue Kyanite Kenya.
Some pieces may have iron staining. Iron staining can be removed with a iron removing cleaner.
Locality: Kenya
1. Color: As the name suggests, blue kyanite typically exhibits various shades of blue, ranging from light to dark blue. Sometimes it can have a bluish-green hue as well.
2. Hardness: Blue kyanite has a hardness of around 4.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, depending on the direction of measurement. It's anisotropic, meaning it has different hardness values depending on the direction of its crystal structure.
3. Clarity: Blue kyanite crystals can range from transparent to translucent. They often have a vitreous to pearly luster, giving them a shiny appearance.
4. Luster: Blue kyanite usually has a vitreous to pearly luster, meaning it can reflect light in a way that makes it appear shiny or pearlescent.
5. Density: The density of kyanite typically ranges from 3.53 to 3.65 g/cm³.
6. Metaphysical Properties: Blue kyanite is said to have a powerful energetic vibration that aligns all the chakras, particularly the throat and third eye chakras. It is believed to help clear blockages and energy pathways, promoting overall balance and alignment in the body.
Photos have not been edited or altered, just taken in different daylight conditions to show the variation in color. Pieces are held in hand to help with scale and does not necessarily represent 1 pound. Specific pieces photographed may no longer be available.