Kyanite (Mn-bearing)

Item Description

Kyanite is considered to be a rare gem, and good gem quality material is only found in a few places in the world. Most people are familiar with blue Kyanite, (sometimes green or colorless), but a recently discovered variety of orange Kyanite from Tanzania has given collectors something new and interesting to add to their collections. The orange color is due to inclusion of small amounts of manganese (Mn3+) in the structure. This particular stone has a fiery red-orange color, with VS clarity and a "Round Brilliant" cut. The color is about as rich as I have seen for the material. It's similar to a rich Spessartine Garnet, or a strong orange Sapphire. If you collect rare gems, don't miss out on this one, as few of them are available on the market.