Black Kyanite
Crystal Properties:
Colour: Typically black, with a flat, blade-like crystalline structure
Chemical Composition: Aluminium Silicate
Hardness: 4.5 - 7 on the Mohs scale (varies along different axes)
Transparency: Opaque
Lustre: Vitreous to pearly
Historical Uses:
Black Kyanite, while not as widely known historically as its blue counterpart, has become valued in the metaphysical community for its grounding and protective properties. Its blade-like appearance has made it a symbol for cutting through negative energies and emotional blockages.
Metaphysical Associations:
Chakra: Root, Third Eye
Element: Earth
Planet: Pluto
Zodiac Sign: Aries, Libra
Healing Uses:
Grounding and Protection: Known for its strong grounding properties, Black Kyanite is believed to provide protection against negative energies.
Emotional Healing: Aids in the healing of emotional wounds, helping to release past traumas and fears.
Energetic Cleansing: Does not hold or accumulate negative energy, making it an excellent tool for cleansing and clearing other crystals and spaces.
Spiritual Uses:
Psychic Abilities: Enhances psychic abilities and intuition, especially in understanding the deeper, spiritual aspects of life.
Meditation and Retrieval: Useful in meditation and past-life retrieval, aiding in the understanding of karmic cycles.
Emotional and Mental Aspects:
Stress Relief: Offers relief from stress and anxiety, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.
Mental Clarity: Encourages mental clarity and focus, aiding in overcoming confusion and indecisiveness.
Numerology:
Numerological Significance: Often associated with the number 7, symbolising spiritual awakening, wisdom, and mysticism.
Additional Properties:
Aligning Chakras: Helps in aligning the chakras without holding negative energy, maintaining a steady flow of energy.
Creative Inspiration: Stimulates creativity and thought, encouraging unique solutions and ideas.
Balance and Resilience: Fosters a balance of resilience and adaptability, aiding in navigating through life's challenges.