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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Kyanite

Al₂OSiO₄

Nesosilicate mineral.

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Kyanite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaAl₂OSiO₄
ElementsAl, O, Si
Crystal systemTriclinic
Mohs hardness4.5 – 7.5
Density3.677 g/cm³
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolKy
Nickel–Strunz class9.AF.15

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Austria

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  • Notable source / deposit
  • Country of origin

Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

💧 Elixir safety: Kyanite is usually fine with water, but it is not suitable for drinking elixirs.

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Blue Kyanite

Kyanite is said never to hold negative energy and is used to align all chakras.

Traditional uses
alignment, communication, meditation
Chakra
Throat Third Eye
Zodiac
Aries, Taurus, Libra
Element
Air, Water

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

AmethystBoth carry the theme of meditation, so together they're thought to reinforce it. AmazoniteA natural partner for communication; Amazonite also adds soothing. ApophyllitePaired in tradition for meditation, with Apophyllite bringing clarity as well. AquamarineBoth carry the theme of clear communication, so together they're thought to reinforce it. HematiteA grounding root stone to balance blue kyanite's high, spiritual energy.

Black Kyanite

Fan-shaped black kyanite is associated with grounding and alignment.

Traditional uses
grounding, alignment, protection
Chakra
Root
Zodiac
Taurus
Element
Earth

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

Black TourmalineA natural partner for protection; Black Tourmaline also adds grounding. ShungitePaired in tradition for protection, with Shungite bringing purification as well. Smoky QuartzBoth carry the theme of grounding, so together they're thought to reinforce it. AgateA natural partner for protection; Agate also adds stability. Clear QuartzLifts and clarifies black kyanite's grounding energy; clear quartz is said to amplify any stone.

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