Noun
a grey or greenish-blue mineral consisting of aluminum silicate in crystalline form; occurs in metaphoric rock, used as a refractory
Source: WordNetA subgroup is the andalusite -, staurolite -, kyanite - and sillimanite -schists which usually make their appearance in the vicinity of gneissose granites, and have presumably been affected by contact metamorphism. Source: Internet
Notes for identification Deep blue kyanite Kyanite's elongated, columnar crystals are usually a good first indication of the mineral, as well as its color (when the specimen is blue). Source: Internet
Kaduna State is also blessed with an array of mineral resources which include, Kyanite, Kaolin, Columbite, Gold, Quartz, Mica, Clay, Asbestos, and Graphite. Source: Internet
Color varieties include recently discovered orange kyanite from Tanzania. Source: Internet
However, the most useful characteristic in identifying kyanite is its anisotropism. Source: Internet
Wednesday June 28 Deeksha Oneness Meditations Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 7-8 p.m., donations accepted. Source: Internet