Kyanite (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)

Item Description

An 8.8 cm, predominant, translucent, lovely blue color, prismatic Kyanite crystal is aesthetically flaring off Quartz from the famous Barra de Salinas District in Brazil. A second crystal can be seen on the back of the piece as well. The beautiful blue color of the crystals, along with the goodd luster makes the piece a worthwhile, small cabinet sized display specimen. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").