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1.03 Ct. Blue Kyanite from Brazil
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Item ID: | K32119 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.18 Width: 5.21 Height: 3.02 |
Weight: | 1.03 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Brazil |
Per carat price: help | $140 |
One beautiful transparent 1.03 carat oval shape blue kyanite with dimensions of 7.18 x 5.21 x 3.02 mm, faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level, intense color intensity, and an excellent polish, sourced from Brazil and offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. Compared to common blue gems on the market this kyanite stands apart because it is completely untreated, its color is naturally intense rather than enhanced, and its transparency and cut deliver lively sparkle and deep blue saturation that rivals many heated or diffusion treated stones. Where sapphires command a premium for their hardness and stability, this kyanite offers a unique silkiness and pleochroic flashes that make it more interesting and affordable for collectors who value natural rarity. Compared to tanzanite which is routinely heat treated to achieve vivid blues, this Brazilian kyanite carries the advantage of honesty in treatment and a clean, even tone for its size, making it a smarter buy for buyers who prefer natural character without post mining alteration.
When considering durability, the Mohs hardness of kyanite is distinctive because it varies by crystallographic direction, typically ranging from about 4.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, which means this gem can be softer than corundum based gems like sapphire which are a 9, but in its harder direction it can approach the toughness of many common jewelry gems. This anisotropic hardness requires mindful setting and wear, and the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish help protect its facets while maximizing brilliance, but for everyday rings a protective bezel or lower profile setting is recommended, while pendants and earrings are ideal for showcasing the color with reduced risk. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this piece as an attractive alternative to more expensive or treated blues, combining a collectible provenance from Brazil, honest no enhancement status, and superior cutting for maximum visual impact, making it a high value choice for designers and collectors seeking something rare, natural, and beautifully finished.
