Kyanite

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General Gemstone Details

The name Kyanite is derived from the Greek word Kyanos meaning blue, and the most popular varieties display the most intense cornflower blues that appear to be almost like sapphire, as well as the greenish blues that are reminiscent of the aquamarine.
However, Kyanite's easy to wear amiable color, unlike its sapphire and aquamarine counterparts, is actually quite affordable. As kyanite, it is fair to say, is suitable for most any skin tone and looks wonderful set into silver or any shade of gold. This striking color commands and air of individuality and brings self confidences as well as self esteem.

Kyanite is a rare polymorph that displays two separate hardness’s within one gem; a unique characteristic among gem types. Much like Diamonds, Kyanite has perfect cleavage in one direction, this combined with its varying hardness makes Kyanite quite a challenging gem to cut – thus the quality of faceting for Kyanite is an important value consideration. Like all fine gemstones, Kyanite should be treated with the respect it deserves.

Occurring in a wide variety of locations around the world, the best quality Kyanite hails from the Kali Gandaki Region of West Central Nepal and Tibet.

A few Kyanite items that may currently be available in our store....

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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 4 to 7 with a triclinic crystal structure.

Gem quality kyanite crystals are colored pale to deep blue or possibly white, gray or green. Color distribution in crystals may be uneven with darker blue patches further towards the interior.

Kyanite is found in metamorphic gneiss and schist and in pegmatite veins through metamorphic rock formations. Gem quality crystals can be found in Myanmar, Brazil, Kenya and the European Alps, Alluvial deposits are found in India, Australia and Kenya as well as parts of the USA. Kyanite crystals have two hardness values; they may be softer parallel to the direction of the cleavage and harder perpendicular to it.

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Mystical Properties:
Kyanite is a gemstone that does not accumulate negative energies, and it therefore never need to be cleansed or cleared. As the energy of kyanite is all but unlimited, it is said to be one of the best gemstones for use as an attunement stone.

Kyanite is known to induce tranquility and calm, as well as enhancing communication and psychic awareness, as well it eases, enhances and supports mediation efforts.

It is an ideal stone for wearing around the neck , as it has beneficial effects on the throat. It will promote the ability to speak more easily and express oneself more clearly, and will even assist in learning a new language. Anyone who is in a position where they are required to speak at great lengths would benefit from having kyanite around their neck.

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More Healing Information

Healing Properties:
This stone is used to treat hearing disorders, eye ailments as well as issues with the sense of smell.

Kyanite is also used as a tool for mediation and relaxation. It is useful in opening the third eye chakra, and to enhance creativity, broaden perception and enhancing the reach to better understand others.

Kyanite is said to foster tranquilly, having a positive effect on ones dreams, visualization and foresightedness.

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Magical Properties:
Energy: Not Noted
Element: Water
Powers: Not Noted

More information on this stone and it's uses in magic would be greatly appreciated. Please contact us at webmistress@shimmerlings.com Thank you.

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Zodiac:
Associations: Not Noted

Not a Traditional Birthstone for any Month

Stone of Aries, Taurus and Libra, kyanite symbolizes lightness and lead to new and refreshing thoughts.

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More Chakra Info

More Kundalini Info

Chakra Classification:
Placed on the 5th, or Throat Chakra, kyanite will lighten the soul and combat feelings of lack.

Kyanite has known several uses for chakra balancing. It is told that dark blue kyanite will align all chakras automatically and immediately, without even conscious direction; which will in turn activate the Kundalini energy.

It may also be used to alight the layers of the aura, specifically the astral, ethereal, emotional, intellectual and spiritual layers, although this may take some conscious direction.

1st, or Root/Base Chakra,

2nd, or Sacral/Navel Chakra

3rd, or Solar Plexus Chakra

4th, or Heart Chakra

5th, or Throat Chakra

6th, or Third Eye/Brow Chakra

7th, or Crown Chakra

Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002

The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice. Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.