High-quality Charoite Slab

Charoite is a rare purple stone, purportedly named for the Chara River in Russia, although the area it was first mined in 1978 is over 40 miles away. Presumably this is because the river itself is named for the Russian word "chary" meaning "magic charm." This is still the only place it is mined.
Charoite was probably first discovered as early as the 1940s but was often over-looked for its dingy brown appearance in the field that when tumbled gives way to the violet to dark purple swirly and fibrous surface patterns it is known for.
The purple in charoite is caused by the presence of manganese. It often includes areas of translucency, which is usually canasite, and black streaks which are either augite or aegirine.

As charoite is still a relatively new material, there is not a lot of history to look back on to get a clear picture of its energy. Supposedly, although new to the commercial market, similarly-described stones in the area were used by the Mongols, brewed in tea to increase family ties. But it was a bit of a mystery to me until I got my hands on it! Charoite seems to be a transformational, energetic stone. It is wonderful for meditation, especially when one is trying to find the next steps toward an active goal, encouraging inner strength, creativity, and self esteem.

Photography

Although we always strive to provide clear, accurate images of our crystals and other products, we photograph under professional lighting, which is meant to mimic sunlight. If you get your crystal and think it looks a little different under low or artificial light, try checking it out again in sunlight!

Our crystals are one-of-a-kind art, created by nature.

No two pieces are the same, and there is no such thing as "perfection" in nature.

When it comes to our hand-carved items, remember that artists work with and around imperfections, druzy pockets, and other natural variations to bring each carving out of a piece of natural stone.

We consider these imperfections to be one of the most wonderful parts of crystal collecting, and we invite you to embrace each carving's uniqueness!

We will always try to portray each piece honestly, so be sure to look closely at our images and videos to ensure you know what to expect.

Metaphysical Information

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