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Kyanite

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This is a Kenyan kyanite, and very distinctive. First, rather than being opaque a light blue as most kyanites are; this fat crystal is a gemmy, deep teal color. This gemminess runs top to bottom, too. Old material.

Product details

SpeciesKyanite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.4 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityKenya

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Kyanite
aluminum silicate with sapphire-blue blades and pleochroism; forms in metamorphic rocks and yields gemmy prisms or blade clusters, prized for color.
Regional guide
Kyanite from Kenya
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