Kyanit

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"If you want to understand others and support your ability to listen to them, kyanite will support you."

Symbolism and healing properties of kyanite:

Kyanite is associated with balance and calm. It is believed to help harmonise and calm emotional imbalance and stress. It is usually blue in colour, from light blue to intense dark blue. However, it can also occur in white, grey, green, or even be colourless. It is traditionally linked to Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, strategy and war. According to astrology it is said to have strong protective properties and to cleanse energy.

People also seek it out for its reported harmonising effect. This mineral is also very often associated with strengthening intuition and receptiveness. It is believed to help develop and strengthen the ability to perceive subtle energetic vibrations and to attune to inner wisdom. In alternative medicine it is also often used for meditation. It is frequently associated with supporting spiritual growth and consciousness. It reportedly also helps open inner knowledge and develop spiritual skills. It is also often associated with communication and self-expression.

Kyanite is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Taurus (21 Apr – 21 May), Gemini (22 May – 21 Jun) and Sagittarius (23 Nov – 21 Dec)

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Localities, forms of kyanite and history:

Significant localities include Brazil, India, Nepal, the USA, Myanmar, Russia and Australia.

In nature, kyanite is found in the form of columnar crystals with a regular hexagonal cross-section of various sizes. It is also found in the form of grains. In any case, natural kyanite has very strong properties, and is therefore widely used across many fields all around the world. On the Mohs hardness scale it corresponds to 5.5 to 7.

The history of kyanite goes back to ancient times. The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans were very fond of it for its beautiful colour. Kyanite was officially named in 1789 by the German mineralogist Abraham Gottlob Werner. Today it is very popular for making jewellery.

Did you know?

Kyanite is also known as the blue steel stone because of its hardness and beautiful blue colour. This name refers to its resemblance to steel and its industrial use as an abrasive material.

What is kyanite used for and what can you make from it?

Kyanite is highly valued, particularly in jewellery making, for its beautiful blue-white colour. Rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets are made from it. It looks very attractive combined with other minerals, such as diamond, sapphire or topaz.

You can also make pendants, amulets, talismans and figurines or statuettes from it. Mineral pictures or kyanite hair jewellery also look very good. It is also often used to decorate keyrings and fashion accessories. There really are no limits to your imagination.

Chakras associated with kyanite:

5th chakra – throat chakra Vishuddha: affects communication and self-expression
6th chakra – third eye Ajna: affects intuition, spiritual vision and clairvoyance
7th chakra – crown chakra Sahasrara: affects spiritual growth and consciousness

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