It's soft chatoyancy is reminscent of the moon's light
A natural blue form of calcium sulfate
” It is one of the most sought to after minerals among gem and mineral collectors
in colors from light green to yellow green to olive
and forms within a host rock such as ironstone or sandstone
Kyanite Multi 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch Lapis It's soft chatoyancy is reminscentKyanite often occurs as long, bladed, striated crystals, transparent or translucent with a pearly luster. An aluminum silicate mineral, it may appear in white, pink, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray and black. In addition to its value as a gemstone, Kyanite is also extremely useful in industrial applications due to its high heat resistance. It is often used in kiln furniture and foundry molds, as well as for brake shoes, grinding wheels and cutting