What does "kyanite" mean?

A blue neosilicate mineral, Al₂SiO₅, found in metamorphic rocks.

Kyanite

Common synonyms include: alabaster, aluminosilicate mineral, aluminum silicate mineral, asphalt, cabochon stone, cyanite.

noun

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Noun

1
A blue neosilicate mineral, Al₂SiO₅, found in metamorphic rocks. countable, uncountable
2
a grey or greenish-blue mineral consisting of aluminum silicate in crystalline form; occurs in metaphoric rock, used as a refractory wordnet

Ancient Greek κυανός (kuanós, “blue”) + -ite.