Description
Each blue kyanite specimen here is a natural, unpolished cluster of Brazilian blue kyanite blades growing through white quartz. Every piece is photographed and lettered, so choose the exact one you would like from the options above and that is the specimen you receive.
They run from a 126g piece that sits easily in the palm to a 324g display piece. Weights and prices are listed with each letter below.
What a blue kyanite specimen looks like up close
Long flat blades of kyanite fan and criss cross through the quartz, from soft cornflower to deep denim blue. Each blade is finely ridged along its length and catches a pearly, almost silvery sheen when you tilt it.
The quartz between the blades is white to pale cream and sparkles slightly in the light. Some pieces also carry small patches of bronze mica or rusty brown mineral, which formed alongside the kyanite.
About kyanite
Kyanite is an aluminium silicate mineral that forms under heat and pressure deep in metamorphic rock. Its name comes from the Greek word kyanos, meaning dark blue. These specimens come from Brazil, one of the best known sources of blue kyanite.
It has an unusual quality. Its hardness changes with direction, around 4.5 along the length of a blade and up to about 7 across it. You can read more about its structure on Mindat’s kyanite page.
A raw specimen shows the blades exactly as they grew, which is something a polished piece cannot.
Blue kyanite specimen meaning and traditional uses
In crystal practice blue kyanite is traditionally linked with calm, clear communication and meditation. It is associated with the throat chakra and is often described as a stone for all the chakras.
It is also linked with Libra, Taurus and Pisces. Many people keep a specimen in a quiet space used for meditation or reflection.
Ways people like to use a specimen:
- As a centrepiece on a shelf or altar, where the blades catch the light.
- In a meditation space as a calm focal point.
- On a desk before writing, speaking or presenting.
- Alongside other blue stones in a crystal display.
Caring for your blue kyanite specimen
Kyanite blades are delicate and can split or flake along their length, so handle a specimen by the quartz base rather than the blades. Keep it where it will not be knocked.
Dust it with a soft dry brush rather than washing it. Smoke, sound or moonlight are gentle ways to cleanse it, and our crystal cleansing guide covers each method.
Choosing your specimen
- A: 126g, £17
- B: 236g, £25
- C: 286g, £36
- D: 324g, £30
Natural stone varies, so expect loose flakes, rough edges and natural features that are part of a raw specimen. Browse more crystal specimens or see everything in our kyanite collection. Our guide to blue crystals shows how kyanite compares with other blue stones.
Crystal correspondences are traditional and shared as part of a personal practice. They are not a substitute for medical or professional advice.
