Raw Black Kyanite Blades (Witches Brooms)

Black kyanite is one of the most striking pieces on the shelf. It crystallises into fan-like blades that fray out at one end like a witch's broom, and larger specimens can reach nearly half a foot in length. Kyanite is most commonly found in its blue form, though it also occurs in black, green and orange, and most of the black kyanite on the market comes from the Minas Gerais region of Brazil, with other important deposits in Burma, South Africa and India.

Its meaning threads back through centuries of stories about the archangel Michael, whose sword was said to be made of black kyanite, legendary for its strength and miraculous powers. It appears in the Roman tale of Michael raising his sword over Hadrian's grave during a plague, and the sword turns up again through the Old and New Testaments, the Quran, and a good deal of esoteric writing besides.

Black kyanite carries a high vibrational energy said to help you lead a more balanced, stable and grounded life, and many experienced crystal healers rate it among the very best stones for protection and grounding. It's an all-round healer with powerful connections to the aura, used for auric protection, for relieving stress and anxiety, for etheric cord cutting, and for issues with bones and connective tissue. Best of all, it never needs cleansing itself, which makes it a superb tool for cleansing and amplifying your other crystals, or for clearing your space or your own energy. It's a stone every crystal enthusiast should own.

These blades come in various shapes and sizes, with options priced from £1 up to £14 so there's something to suit every budget. Each piece is hand-selected by Rachel before listing for its beauty, grade and energetic purity, and as these are natural specimens, yours will vary in shape and size from the ones photographed.

Every order qualifies for a free gift. Orders over £75 (excluding postage) qualify for a free crystal heart, and orders over £150 qualify for free delivery.