Kyanite, name comes from the Greek word which means 'blue'. This is because when Kyanite was discovered the blue colored variety of the stone was the most common. Kyanite comes in various shades, like orange, green, indigo and black, but there are also some uncommon white, yellow, pink and grey stones including the quite lovely Teal Blue stones, but this color is not common. It is prone to growing in twisted shapes or other fascinating variations.

The Indigo kyanite stones have strong third eye energy and seems can also help with dream recall and healing dreams. They say if kept a piece of the stone under the pillow, it will promote clear dreams.

According to ancient belief all colors work within the third eye chakra (energy) stone, and they are also wonderful to use at the throat chakra creating better communication and self expression and assists you to speak your personal truth, open you to spiritual honesty, and may help spiritual energy to flow through to your thoughts All are high vibration crystals and powerful stones to align the chakras. Kyanites can be transparent to translucent. Transparent specimens are most desirable. Kyanite stones of over 2 carats are considered rare. It looks best in day light. When cutting, proper orientation is essential since kyanite's hardness is directly associated with its cut. The most common shapes include ovals and pears as they preserve the most weight.

Kyanite use as a Gemstone
Kyanite is rarely found in jewellery store. It is only found in Asian jewellery stores and stores associated with mineral dealers. High qualified Kyanite can be cut into attractive and desirable stones. It is often used in rings, earrings pendants, etc. Nepal's Kyanite stones are mostly famous for their unique qualities and characteristics such as minimum inclusions and much deeper/richer color.

Kyanite Gem, a challenge to cut
It has two distinctive hardness
4.5 parallel to their length
6.5 to 7.0 across the width

Blue Kyanite: Beliefs
It is known for its ability to bring all of the chakras (body energies) into alignment and work on total body. It does not need direction; but if directed, it will have extra result. It is believed to aid the development of spiritual and psychic gifts.

It calms the mind and allows going deep into restful and relaxing state. The longer you keep the stone within your aura the better, as it elevates the level of good vibrations within your energy field.

Blue Kyanite has the potential to transfer and amplify high frequency energy.

It has a strong vibration that will create a protective shield around anyone working with it.

It aids to develop the intuition. It allows making contact with spiritual beings. It is a powerful stone for healing if met with an accident or surgery on any part of the body, as this may have resulted in energy gaps, which blue Kyanite will bridge.

• It is also helpful if one has low energy as it will assist trauma and replenish energy.


• This stone is definitely a stone to facilitate meditation and to get the greatest benefit from this stone.


• It will also release fear from both yourself and those you work with.


• In meditation, it has the potential to open the third eye, which will promote telepathy, clairvoyant gifts and other psychic abilities.

• It is an excellent stone for those doing spiritual work as it has a strong energy for psychic protection, protecting you from psychic attack.


• It is also useful for people who have met with accidents or a surgery as it results in faster healing.


• This serves as a helping hand to the people who meditate as it has the potential to open the third eye.

• It works with the sacral or navel chakra.


• It is a powerful tool for clearing dysfunctional energies within the sexual organs.


• It has the potential to intensify or enhance your creativity, new talents and ability.

• It is a grounding stone and has a strong base of chakra energy.


• It will clear negative energy and stimulate ongoing flow of energy.

• This kyanite will bring harmony with the nature one lives.


• It brings balance and stability to one's life.

• It motivates psychic abilities, stimulates lucid dreams and even astral travels.


• It inspires loyalty and fair treatments to people.

• It is used in manufacture of refractory products such as bricks, mortars, and kiln furniture.


• It is used in automotive and railroad industries.


• Mullite, a kyanite, is used to make brake shoes and clutch facings.


• It is also used to make dentures, sinks and bathroom fixtures.


• It is also used to manufacture grinding wheels and cutting wheels.


• It expands up to twice its original volume when heated. So, specific amounts are added to the raw material to maintain volume in finished products.

• When cleaning kyanite gemstones, one should use only water and a mild soap.


• One should wipe stones with a soft cloth and rinse well to remove soapy residue.


• One should avoid the use of ultrasonic cleaners or steamers, bleach or other harsh chemicals and cleaners.


• One should always remove kyanite jewelry before playing sports, exercising or engaging in household chores, such as gardening or dishwashing.


• When removing jewelry, one should not pull from the stone as this can weaken prongs and eventually lead to a lost stone.


• Nepal's leading diamond jeweller, RB Diamond Jewellers will soon be introducing and carrying a specific line of Kyanite stones for the international market. For more information, check out their website- www.gemalaya.net