Ruby in Kyanite Diamond

Description

This ruby in kyanite diamond carving is simply beautiful. It is great for décor or collections. This lovely diamond has a background of blue kyanite with mottling of green and red (ruby). In UV light, this amazing piece really lights up! Don’t miss out on this intriguing diamond carving.

Size: Approx. 5.25″ through the center and 4.75″ in the other direction (see images), 198g

This ruby in kyanite diamond is a WYSIWYG.

For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.

Get to Know Kyanite

Kyanite is a mineral that belongs to the silicate group, specifically the aluminosilicate subgroup. Its chemical composition is typically Al2SiO5, meaning it consists of aluminum, silicon, and oxygen atoms. Kyanite is formed through regional metamorphism, where high pressures and temperatures alter existing rocks, such as clay minerals or sedimentary rocks, into kyanite-bearing rocks. This process usually occurs in mountain-building events like orogenies.

Kyanite is primarily mined in countries like the United States, Brazil, Switzerland, Russia, and Kenya. In the United States, significant deposits can be found in states like North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. The mineral is extracted through mining techniques such as open-pit mining or underground mining.

Blue Versus Black Kyanite

In terms of chemical composition, blue kyanite and black kyanite are essentially the same, both consisting of Al2SiO5. The color variation between the two types is often due to differing trace elements or structural defects within the crystal lattice. These variations do not affect the overall chemical composition of the mineral. If you would like to learn more about kyanite, click this link.

Learn About Ruby

From Mindat.org:

Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.
5. UV Notes: For gemstones, 365nm is the best for UV lighting. Only some specimens illuminate under the other part of this spectrum (370-400nm). This is why some pictures are not as clear for our UV reactive pieces. Our current lights are at 395nm. For home use, the 395nm is less expensive, but in some cases, will need a zoomed beam on the flashlight style UV lights. If you do use a 365nm light, please take care to use eye protection.