Since kyanite can vary significantly in hardness (from 4 to 7.5) even in individual crystals, cutting this material proves quite a challenge. This makes faceted kyanites, like the one pictured here from Nepal, very rare. Photo by Didier Descouens. Licensed under CC By-SA 4.0.
Blue Kyanite Faceted from Nepal
Since kyanite can vary significantly in hardness (from 4 to 7.5) even in individual crystals, cutting this material proves quite a challenge. This makes faceted kyanite, like the one pictured here from Nepal, very rare. Photo by Didier Descouens. Licensed under CC By-SA 4.0.
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Credit: Didier Descouens
| Gemstone | Kyanite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Nepal |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Blue |
| Transparency | Transparent |