Kyanite – Natural, Faceted, Blue
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 |