Black Kyanite typically forms in fans, sometimes called witches' brooms. Gem quality Kyanite is translucent and makes for very attractive cabochon jewellery, though it is difficult to cut.
Alternative Names | Witches Broom, Disthene |
Colour | Black |
Hardness | 4 - 7 |
Crystal system | Triclinic |
Streak | White |
Lustre | Vitreous |
Main Locations | Brazil, USA, Mexico |
Chakra | Crown, Third Eye, Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus, Sacral, Root |
Zodiac | Aries, Libra, Pisces |
Numerology | 4 |
Planetary | Jupiter, Saturn |
Element | Spirit |