Raw kyanite is a crystal of fascinating geometric beauty. In its natural form, it appears as flattened, elongated blades, striated lengthwise, in a deep blue that varies from azure to midnight blue depending on the specimen. These blades have a sword or mineral feather-like appearance that makes them immediately recognizable. Kyanite, also called cyanite or disthene, is an aluminum silicate with a unique characteristic in the mineral world: its anisotropy. Its hardness varies from 4.5 lengthwise to 6.5 widthwise, a phenomenon that explains why the blades cleave easily in one direction but resist in the other. The most beautiful specimens come from Brazil, Nepal, Kenya, and Switzerland.
In lithotherapy, raw kyanite is considered the most powerful alignment tool available. Its naturally elongated and directional blade shape channels alignment energy with remarkable precision. Placed along the spine during a healing session, it instantly aligns the seven chakras. Held in the hand during meditation, it creates a fluid energy channel from the root chakra to the crown chakra. Placed on a desk, it helps one stay aligned with their truth in work and interactions. A unique and very practical advantage: raw kyanite requires neither purification nor recharging, and it can even be used to purify and rebalance your other stones placed nearby. It is an indispensable tool for any energy healing practitioner and lithotherapy enthusiast.
For maintenance, a rinse with clear water is sufficient for physical cleanliness. No recharging is necessary. Handle the blades with a minimum of care lengthwise, where they are more fragile. With a hardness of 6.5 to 7 widthwise, they are resistant in this direction. Thin, long blades are most delicate at the ends.
