Product Description
Kyanite Green Rough Blades
Mineral Information:
Green kyanite is a variety of the mineral kyanite that displays a green color. It is characterized by its varying shades of green, ranging from pale or mint green to deeper, forest green tones. The color intensity and variation can differ from specimen to specimen.
Kyanite is an aluminum silicate mineral with a unique crystal structure. Like other kyanite varieties, green kyanite typically forms in long, blade-like crystals. It has a hardness rating of approximately 4.5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively durable for most jewelry and decorative purposes.
Green kyanite is appreciated for its aesthetic beauty and is often used in jewelry making, lapidary, and crystal healing practices. It is cut into various shapes such as cabochons, beads, and faceted stones to showcase its green color.
Metaphysical Meaning:
Green Kyanite is associated with the heart chakra, which is associated with love, compassion, and emotional well-being. It is believed to promote healing, balance, and alignment of the heart chakra, allowing for the flow of love and compassion. Green kyanite is also thought to enhance connection with nature, promote growth and abundance, and support spiritual growth.
Mineral Care:
Green kyanite, like other varieties of kyanite, has a moderate level of fragility. Its fragility is primarily due to its crystal structure and the presence of cleavage planes.
Kyanite crystals, including green kyanite, have a distinct blade-like structure and can exhibit perfect cleavage along specific planes. Cleavage refers to the tendency of a mineral to break or split along defined planes of weakness. In the case of kyanite, it can easily split or break along these cleavage planes, which are parallel to the long axis of the crystal.
Although green kyanite is relatively durable in terms of hardness (4.5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale), its cleavage planes make it more susceptible to damage compared to gemstones with more uniform or isotropic structures.
To minimize the risk of fragility, it is important to handle green kyanite with care. Avoid dropping it or striking it against hard surfaces, as this can potentially cause fractures or chips along the cleavage planes. It is advisable to store green kyanite separately from other gemstones to prevent scratching, and to handle it gently during cleaning or when setting it into jewelry.
When cleaning green kyanite, use mild soap and lukewarm water, and avoid using harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners that may potentially damage the stone.
Disclaimer:
No information here is intended to diagnose, treat or cure ailments or afflictions of any kind. One should always consult a medical professional if a serious issue presents itself.