Kyanite (Subnautica)
Kyanite is a raw material that appears as an angular blue gemstone. It can be found clustered together in large crystalline formations in both Lava Zones, or alone inside the Lava Castle. It is used in crafting some advanced upgrades/technology and is generally the last raw mineral obtained in playthroughs.
Description
Al₂SiO₅. Deep blue, heat resistant crystal.
Location
- Biomes: Inactive Lava Zone, Lava Lakes, Lava Castle
- Forms: Large Resource Deposits (Drillable), Single Nodes
Large Kyanite Deposit
Large deposits yield multiple pieces when drilled.
| Node Height | Yield Range |
|---|---|
| Short | 6 - 12 |
| Tall | 11 - 22 |
Note: There is a very small chance (approx. 0.00000047%) for a large deposit to yield the maximum 22 pieces. Players can maximize yields by saving and reloading until each chunk drops 2 pieces.
Crafting Uses
Fabricator
- Ion Crystal: Requires 1 Ion Crystal + 1 Kyanite
Vehicle Upgrade Console
- Prawn Suit Thermal Reactor: Requires 1 Polyaniline + 1 Wiring Kit + 1 Kyanite
Cyclops Upgrade Console
- Cyclops Thermal Reactor Module: Requires 4 Kyanite
Modification Station
- Cyclops Depth Module MK2: Requires 1 Cyclops Depth Module MK2 Blueprint + 1 Plasteel Ingot + 1 Kyanite
- Cyclops Depth Module MK3: Requires 1 Cyclops Depth Module MK3 Blueprint + 5 Titanium + 1 Lithium + 1 Kyanite
- Prawn Suit Pressure Compensator Mark 1: Requires 1 Prawn Suit Pressure Compensator Mark 1 Blueprint + 1 Titanium + 1 Lithium + 1 Kyanite
- Prawn Suit Depth Module MK2: Requires 1 Prawn Suit Depth Module MK2 Blueprint + 1 Titanium + 1 Lithium + 1 Kyanite
Story Progression
- Neptune Escape Rocket Stage 2: Requires 4 Crystalline Sulfur + 4 Ion Power Cell + 1 Kyanite
Data Bank Entry
Kyanite is a blue silicate mineral which forms under high temperature, high pressure conditions. It is resistant to heat up to 1100 degrees Celsius, and is thermoelectric, making it a valuable component of thermal power plants.
Assessment: Essential for advanced fabrication
Gallery
Kyanite, as a large resource deposit
Kyanite image from Trello
Smaller Kyanite node.
Larger Kyanite node.
Trivia
- There were once single pieces of Kyanite that could be found in deep Biomes, such as the Blood Kelp Zone or the Dunes. These were removed in a later update. Single pieces can still be found near the Alien Thermal Plant.
- It is possible to reach the maximum yield each time by continuously saving and reloading the game until each drilled off chunk drops 2 pieces. This is also possible on Hardcore Mode, however, since it's not possible to quit the game without saving then the only option is to manually close the game, making the process much more tedious.
