Black kyanite grows in flat, fanned out blades that look like a small broom or a spray of dark feathers, which is why it is often called witches broom. This natural raw black kyanite shows those layered, glittering blades in their original form. Choose a single fan to display on its own, or a small bag of pieces for grids, pouches and gifting. It is a favorite grounding stone for meditation spaces and an eye catching addition to any crystal shelf.
Product Highlights
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Material: Natural black kyanite
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Form: Raw fan shaped blades from our Raw Crystals and Clusters collection
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Options: 1 Piece (a single fan), 40-50g Bag or 90-110g Bag
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What's included: One black kyanite fan, or a bag of black kyanite pieces in the weight you choose
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Selection: Random Pick. Your pieces come from the same lot as the photos and will be similar, but not the exact pieces pictured
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Natural variation: Blade length, fan shape and shimmer vary from piece to piece
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Chakra: Traditionally linked with the Root Chakra and all chakras
Chakra Connection
In crystal tradition, black kyanite is known as a grounding stone tied to the root chakra, and kyanite in general is said to align all the chakras. Its broom like shape has made it a symbolic tool for sweeping away heavy or stuck energy, and many people use it at the start or end of a meditation to feel settled and clear. Kyanite is also traditionally described as a stone that does not hold on to energy, which is why it is often used alongside other crystals. Explore more stones like it in our Protection and Grounding and Stability collections.
How to Use
- Hold a fan and slowly sweep it a few inches above the body, a traditional practice for clearing energy before meditation.
- Place a single fan by the front door or on an entry table as a symbolic guardian for your home.
- Pair it with black tourmaline or smoky quartz for a strong grounding and protection display.
- Use bag pieces in crystal grids, spell jars or a small pouch you keep in a bag or car.
- Give it to a friend who is moving into a new home, starting a new job or simply needs to feel more grounded.
Crystal Care
Kyanite is unusual because its hardness changes with direction, and its thin blades split easily along their length. Handle fans gently, avoid squeezing the blades and keep it out of water, which can loosen flakes. Dust it with a soft brush and store it wrapped or in a padded spot so the fan stays intact. For more on kyanite, read Kyanite Crystal: Alignment and Truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this black kyanite natural?
Yes. This is natural raw black kyanite. The dark color and fanned blade shape are how the mineral grows, and it has not been dyed or polished.
How big is a single fan?
Single fans are hand sized display pieces, usually large enough to hold comfortably and to sweep over the body. Bags contain several smaller pieces that add up to the weight you choose.
Will mine look like the photo?
Yours comes from the same lot as the photos and will have the same dark, glittering blades, but every fan is shaped differently. Expect natural differences in size, spread and shine.
Is it fragile?
Yes, somewhat. The blades can split or flake along their length if bent or dropped. Treat it gently, and a small flake or two is normal for raw kyanite.
How is black kyanite different from blue kyanite?
Both are kyanite, but black kyanite gets its color from trace iron and graphite and usually grows in fan shapes. Blue kyanite forms long, straight blades and is traditionally linked with the throat chakra.
What Is Black Kyanite?
Kyanite is an aluminum silicate mineral that forms under high pressure in metamorphic rocks. Black kyanite gets its dark color from inclusions such as graphite and iron, and it often grows in radiating, fan shaped bundles of blades. Brazil is a well known source. One of kyanite's most unusual traits is that its hardness changes depending on the direction you test it, softer along the length of a blade and harder across it. That same layered structure gives black kyanite its shimmer and its distinctive broom like look.
Further Reading
Bring home a black kyanite fan and give your space a grounded, protective focal point.
Metaphysical properties are shared for spiritual and traditional interest only and are not medical advice. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.
