Blue Kyanite Blades and Quartz on stand | 271 grams | Minas Gerais, Brazil | SO24

This is a fabulous specimen of bladed Kyanite and Quartz mined in Barra do Salinas district, Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil.  The specimen was mounted on a wood stand to allow easy display in a favorable position and to protect the specimen.

Kyanite is a silicate mineral with the chemical formula Al2SiO5. It's known to be one of the most attractive natural minerals in the world, frequently found with lustrous blue bladed crystals, with the intensity of color varying by location of extraction. Kyanite regularly forms fibrous, radiating crystals, as well as flattened and tabular. Some crystals form with white striations, color bands, and even multi-colored crystals, though typically found with a deep blue streak running down the middle.

Name: Bladed Kyanite and Quartz Crystal
Specimen Size: Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions:  104x96x46 mm / 4.1x3.8x1.8 inches (including stand)
Weight:   271 grams / 1.4 Ounces (including stand)
Origin:  Barra do Salinas district, Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil