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 |
