KYANITE
Balance & communication
Kyanite is a highly distinctive gemstone that enchants with its unique blue hues. This gemstone gets its name from the Greek word "kyanos," which means "blue." Each gemstone often displays numerous beautiful shades of blue with fine white veins, adding a very special complexity and depth to the stone. Read on if you want to learn more about the amazing Kyanite.
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THE SYMBOLISM AND SPIRITUALITY OF KYANITE
Kyanite symbolizes logic, balance, calm, and
communication. This lovely gemstone is said to create calm and balance, making it perfect for meditation and relaxation.
Since Kyanite is believed to be connected to logical thinking and clear communication, it is also ideal to wear for job interviews or exams. Some also believe that Kyanite has a cleansing quality that clears up any confusion.
Learn more about symbolism in our extensive gemstone encyclopedia
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR JEWELRY WITH KYANITE
Kyanite is a semi-hard gemstone that can remain beautiful in your jewellery for many years with the right care. Avoid exposing your jewellery with Kyanite to high heat, as this can cause discoloration and possible surface damage to the stone.
When cleaning your jewellery with Kyanite, use lukewarm water, a mild soap, and a soft brush or cloth to clean the stone, and dry the stone with a soft cloth. Avoid ultrasonic cleaning and steam cleaning on jewellery with Kyanite, as this can damage the stone.
Remember, you can always have your Carré jewellery professionally cleaned at your local Carré store.
LEGENDS ABOUT KYANITE
An old legend tells that Kyanite was influenced by the Earth's magnetic force, like a compass needle. Therefore, Kyanite was taken on long journeys, suspended in a strand of hair, as it was believed to show the way.
THE GEMMOLOGY OF KYANITE
Kyanite consists of aluminium and silicon. This gemstone can be found in shades of blue, grey, green, brown, orange, and colourless. However, the blue colour is the most well-known. Blue Kyanite often shows several shades of blue with white veins running through the gemstone. Kyanite can appear transparent to semi-transparent.
This gemstone is unusual when it comes to hardness, as one of its axes is harder than the other. One axis of kyanite is rated at 5, while the other is rated at 7 according to the Mohs hardness scale. Kyanite can be mined in Myanmar, Brazil, Kenya, the USA, Scotland, Austria, and Switzerland.
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