{"product_id":"a-quality-gem-blue-soft-kyanite-cluster-on-fitted-metal-stand","title":"Kyanite Blue Cluster A-Quality on Fitted Metal Stand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat You're Receiving\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn A-Quality \u003cstrong\u003eblue kyanite cluster\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen from Brazil, mounted on a \u003cstrong\u003ecustom-fitted metal stand\u003c\/strong\u003e for immediate gallery-grade display. Blade-like kyanite crystals radiate in layered fans of deep azure, catching light with a silky, near-chatoyant sheen. Each piece is entirely unique in form and color saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5\" | \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.25\" | \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,300 g (approx. 5.07 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A-Quality — exceptional crystal clarity, color depth, and blade definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom-fitted metal, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGeological Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyanite — an aluminum silicate (Al₂SiO₅) in the nesosilicate subclass, polymorphous with andalusite and sillimanite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triclinic; forms elongated, blade-like crystals with a distinctive pearlescent luster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anisotropic — 4.5 along the blade length, 6.5 across it; one of the few minerals with two distinct hardness values on a single crystal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caused by trace iron and titanium impurities; ranges from pale sky blue to deep sapphire, often zoned within a single blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develops under high-pressure, low-temperature metamorphic conditions in schists and gneisses; a reliable indicator mineral for geologists mapping subduction zone terranes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Sources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brazil (Minas Gerais), Nepal, India, Kenya, and the Swiss Alps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Cultural Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKyanite's name derives from the Greek \u003cem\u003ekyanos\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning deep blue — the same root as the English word \"cyan.\" Historically, kyanite was used as a refractory material in high-temperature industrial applications due to its thermal stability, but gem-quality blue specimens have long been prized by collectors as natural sapphire alternatives. In Himalayan and South Asian traditions, blue stones of this clarity were associated with sky deities and celestial protection. Its dual hardness made it a subject of fascination among early mineralogists, and it remains a benchmark specimen in university and museum mineral collections worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMetaphysical \u0026amp; Energetic Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Throat and third-eye chakras — associated with clear communication, truth, and intuitive insight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few crystals said to neither accumulate nor require cleansing of negative energy; considered a self-clearing stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeditation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used to facilitate deep meditative states, lucid dreaming, and access to higher states of awareness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditionally linked to cutting through confusion, resolving conflict, and restoring calm after disruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Collecting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 12.5\" tall and over 5 lbs, this is a statement-scale specimen suited for a collector's cabinet, executive desk, or architectural shelf display. The fitted metal stand elevates the cluster to its optimal viewing angle, requiring no additional mounting. A-Quality designation reflects superior blade definition, color uniformity, and structural integrity relative to standard commercial grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust with a soft, dry brush — a natural-bristle paintbrush works well between blade formations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid water immersion; kyanite's cleavage planes can absorb moisture and weaken over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve color saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle by the base or stand — the blade tips are delicate and can fracture under lateral pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rare Earth Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44555618943065,"sku":"KynSt12-OXD","price":1175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9096\/0473\/files\/IMG_6986.jpg?v=1787240350","url":"https:\/\/earthlytreasuresgallery.com\/products\/a-quality-gem-blue-soft-kyanite-cluster-on-fitted-metal-stand","provider":"Earthly Treasures Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}