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THE PECULIAR KYANITE

Kyanite, also known as distena, is a mineral belonging to the group of silicates. Its name comes from the Greek “Kyanos”, which translates as “blue”. Typically, it comes from metamorphic rocks, due to a metamorphism that happens in the region, which have a large amount of clays. One of the most curious characteristics of this […]

KYANITE, STIMULANT OF THE BRAIN POWER

The kyanite is a mineral of metamorphic rocks derived from the group of the silicates; its hardness varies according to the crystallization of it. Its blue color makes it a mineral easy to identify. Tends to be an unusual jewel, is one of the precious stones more difficult to carve and sensitive to heat. The […]