This breathtaking Kyanite with Quartz specimen hails from the world-renowned mineral-rich region of Minas Gerais, Brazil—a locale famous for producing some of the finest kyanite crystals. Kyanite blades perfectly aligned with delicate quartz crystals, creating an eye-catching display of natural symmetry and texture.
Named in 1789 by Abraham Gottlob Werner from the Greek word "kyanos", meaning "blue," the common colour of the species.
MINERAL DIMENSIONS
110 x 141 x 60 (4.34 x 5.57 x 2.38 inches)
476g (1.05lbs)
MINERALS ON SPECIMEN:
Kyanite
LOCALITY
Barra de Salinas district, Coronel Murta, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
All specimens include a label bearing the mineral name and origin as well as provenance label(s) for the specimen, if any. Stand not included.
