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Kyanite and its two related minerals, andalusite and sillimanite, are used primarily in the glass-making, Metallurgy, refractory, and ceramic industries.

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Is kyanite a sedimentary rock?

No. Kyanite is a mineral.


What is the density of kyanite?

Kyanite has an average density of 3.61.


Is kyanite magnetic?

no


Is Kyanite is an index mineral of a low grade metamorphism?

No, kyanite is an indicator of high pressure metamorphism.


What is the difference between green and blue kyanite?

The difference between the green and blue kyanite is their colors.


From which language does the word Kyanite come from?

The word kyanite is derived from the Greek language. The Greek word it comes from is kuanos which means a deep blue color which is likely because of the lovely blue color of Kyanite.


How do you differentiate sapphire and kyanite?

Kyanite is too soft for everyday and more importantly doesn't sparkle very well. On the other hand, Sapphire is lovely and clear whilst kyanite at first glance looks clear but on looking in detail in light, it will found to be flat. The colour of a Kyanite can be that of an expensive sapphire but put next to each other, there will be no comparison in clarity or depth.


What are examples of index mineral?

kyanite and sillimanite


Mineral starting with k?

Potassium


Where cyanite is used?

Cyanite is an alternative word of Kyanite; Kyanite is used in pottery, dishes, porcelain plumbing, electronic insulators etc. If you meant Cyanide, it is still used in a host of applications: old style metal stress testing, jewelry (electroplating), refining of precious metals (metallurgy), emergency blood pressure control (rare usage).


What are two examples of index minerals?

kyanite and sillimanite


In which state the largest kyanite deposit in India?

bihar