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Kyanite

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Kyanite

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Description
Locality: 
São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
13 × 6 × 4.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
11.50cm
Description

This is a very good old time cabinet kyanite specimens to come out of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Large blue and terminated kyanite crystals in matrix. Very attractive specimen.Overall, impressive and an unusual example of high quality for a common species.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Kyanite

Formula: 
Al2(SiO4)O
Strunz: 
9.AF.15
Crystal System: 
Triclinic Forms long bladed crystals.
Hardness: 
5.5 - 7.0
Streak: 
Colorless