Black Kyanite

Description

Raw black kyanite pieces are great for décor and DIYs. These XL kyanite blades have a lighter coloration than some on the market. These beautiful blades add a unique touch. We sell these blades individually. Get yours today!

Size: At least 2.50″

One of our favorite suggestions for using raw black kyanite in gemstone décor is to add them to a crystal or glass plate, bowl, vase, or other container. You can layer them or use them to surround figurines or other display pieces, too. With all of the colors and variation available in gemstone chips, there is almost always a complementary or accent color that will suit your personal style, Southwestern or otherwise.

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.

Gray Coloration of Black Kyanite

Is gray kyanite lower in quality than darker black kyanite? Regarding the quality of black kyanite that appears gray, it is not necessarily an indicator of lower quality. The color variation in kyanite can be influenced by impurities or the presence of other minerals within the crystal structure. Therefore, the appearance of black kyanite that appears gray does not automatically denote inferior quality.

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.

These black kyanite blades are WYSIWYGs.

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.

If you can’t get enough kyanite, check out our full line (including UV reactive) here.

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.