Apr 10, 2014

A to Z of Gemstones - K is for Kyanite

Kyanite is a gemstone quality aluminum silicate. The name Kyanite is derived from the Greek word 'kuanos' or 'kyanos', which means 'deep blue', alluding to its typical blue color occurrence.

Kyanite most often occurs in various shades of blue. It is less commonly colorless, white, gray, green, yellow or orange. The colorless form is the rarest, though not the most valuable form of kyanite. The most desirable color is sapphire-like blue.

Kyanite deposits can be found in many locations around the world. Some of the most important sources include Austria, Burma, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Serbia, Switzerland, Tanzania, the United States and Zimbabwe. Nepal is now widely regarded as one of the finest kyanite sources. Nepalese kyanite is said to rival the blue color of fine Ceylon and Madagascar sapphire.

Kyanite is believed to aid with self-expression and communication. It is also thought to strengthen supernatural abilities. In ancient times, it was believed that when kyanite was suspended from a human hair, it could follow the Earth's magnetic force in the same manner as a compass needle. For this reason, many travelers took kyanite along with them when they went on long journeys and entered unknown territories.

https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/57643706/blue-kyanite-and-gold-flower-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_13

Pictured above is my Blue Kyanite and Gold Flower Necklace. Below are some more examples of Kyanite jewellery from members of the JET team.

https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/93487530/kyanite-ring-silver-blue-kyanite-ring 

https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/96539365/denim-blue-kyanite-sky-blue-chalcedony

https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/180580129/icy-blue-kyanite-bracelet-kyanite-and

https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/170855250/blue-kyanite-gemstone-necklace-with-thai 
 
 

1 comment:

Gambatte said...

Very interesting article about one of my favorite gemstones, Kyanite. Thanks so much for the shout out with my Kyanite bracelet!

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