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Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
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Stone(s): Genuine kyanite, genuine moonstone |
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Overall Dimension (including bail): 1.6 x 0.5 x 0.3 inches |
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Inner Bail Diameter: 5 mm |
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Weight: 7.8 grams |
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Stamp/Mark: 925 |
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Serial Number: p28010 |
Kyanite takes its name from from the Greek word kyanos which means "deep blue." Formerly called disthene, kyanite is found primarily in shades of blues and greens. The shiny, translucent gemstone is known for its color zones and variation in hardness. Zodiac signs associated with kyanite are Aries, Taurus and Libra. The stone is said to have an effect on dreams and in improving memory and encouraging mental clarity.
Moonstone is a variety of orthoclase, a feldspar. It often has a sky blue opalescent sheen, also called schiller or fire, making the stone look as if it is glowing. The sheen is created by thin layering of orthoclase with another mineral, albite. Moonstone was used in jewelry from 100 AD in Rome and even earlier in Asia.
