Kyanite in Quartz

Size: 12x5x7 cms

Weight: 847 grams

Location: Norway

Product Description:

A unique and striking specimen featuring kyanite crystals embedded in quartz, showcasing a vibrant blue and white color contrast. This natural mineral association is prized by collectors and mineral enthusiasts for its rarity and geological significance.

Geological Information:

- Location: Norway, Scandinavia
- Type: Kyanite (Aluminum Silicate, Al₂SiO₅) in Quartz (Silicon Dioxide, SiO₂)
- Formation: Metamorphic rocks, specifically in the Norwegian Caledonides mountain range
- Color: Vibrant blue (kyanite) and white (quartz)
- Hardness: 5-7 (kyanite) and 7 (quartz) on the Mohs scale
- Crystal System: Triclinic (kyanite) and Hexagonal (quartz)
- Formation Process: High-pressure and high-temperature metamorphism resulted in the formation of this unique kyanite-quartz association.
- Age: Paleoproterozoic Era, approximately 1.8 billion years old
- Occurrence: Found in limited quantities, primarily in the Norwegian regions of Telemark, Buskerud, and Hordaland.

This detailed description highlights the natural beauty, unique features, and geological significance of Kyanite in Quartz from Norway, showcasing its rarity and mineralogical importance.