Nepalese Kainite stone, 2.08 carats

Technical details: Type: Kyanite Weight: 2.082 carats Dimensions (mm): 8.47x6.43x4.00 Shape: Oval Color: Blue Clarity: Eye clean Transparency: Transparent Hardness: 4.5-7.0 Treatment: Untreated Origin: Nepal Certification: Laboratory certificate (MT) from Saudi Arabia - website (www.mtgl.com.sa) Kyanite is a silicate mineral of aluminum, known for its distinctive blue color that ranges from light blue to dark blue, and sometimes appears white, gray, or green. Kyanite is characterized by its variable hardness depending on the crystal orientation, being harder along one axis and softer along another. This mineral forms in regional metamorphic rocks, especially those formed under high temperature and pressure.