KYANITE
KYANITE
SPECIMEN NR #:80
Kyanite is a blue aluminosilicate mineral commonly found in aluminium-rich metamorphic pegmatites and sedimentary formations. It serves as the high-pressure polymorph of andalusite and sillimanite, with its presence in metamorphic rocks typically signifying deep metamorphism within the Earth's crust. Also referred to as disthene or cyanite, kyanite exhibits strong anisotropy, meaning its hardness varies based on crystallographic direction, which is a key identifying feature alongside its distinctive blue hue. The name kyanite is derived from the Ancient Greek word κύανος, which translates to "dark blue."
Specimen details
Specimen details
The numbers under "variant" are the measurements in mm and weight in grams. Where known, the origin of the specimen is mentioned. The number at the end, is the specimen number in our collection. Colours may vary, due to photography.
Care
Care
It's important to know that many minerals can be effectively cleaned with water. However, before using any cleaning methods, such as dissolvers or ultrasound, please take the time to research online. Improper use of these techniques could potentially harm your specimen.
Shipping
Shipping
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