Charoite

`CHAR-oh-ite`

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General Gemstone Details

Charoite only became known in the world, just recently, and it of course was named for the location where it was discovered.
Discovered in Russia in 1978 in the Murun mountains in Yakutia, to date, this the only known location for this rare mineral. The name Charoite is derived from the Chary River which is near where it was found.

The colors range from bright lavender, violet and lilac to dark purple with swirling patterns of black Augite, transparent crystals of microcline feldspar, and/or orange Tinaksite.

Charoite has quite an unusual look, with its chatoyancy and strange looking spirally strands of fibrous material that often it is mistaken for a synthetic gemstone.

The Mongols use the stone to make decorative objects, and on special feast days they would boil the stone in tea. This tea is then consumed by all members of the family in order to strengthen family ties and protect all it's members from evil.

The charoite stone is often confused with the fairly similar sugilite, although it is the charoite's characteristic light colored inclusions that are the main difference between the two stones.

A few Charoite items that may currently be available in our store....

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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 5 to 6 with a triclinic crystal structure.

Charoite is an unusual mineral of quite rare occurrence. It is found today only in one location, along the Chary River at Aldan in Russia. It formed from an alteration of limestones by the close presences of an alkali-rich nephline syenite intrusion. It is the heat, the pressure and more importantly, the infusion of unique chemicals into the rock that is responsible for the transformations into completely new minerals such as charoite. Why charoite has not been found in other locations is not fully understood, but is is probably due to a combination of a chemically unique limestone reacting with a chemically unique intrusion and subjected to unique physical conditions.

Charoite is used as an ornamental stone as well as a gemstone. It forms a swirling pattern of interlocking crystals. The color of charoite is described in many fashions, some of which include a stunning lavender, lilac, violet and/or purple color. All of those color descriptions are actually accurate as they all each probably present in every single swirly sample. The look of charoite is unlike any other minerals and can not be mistaken. It has the appearance of purple marble, but truly defies description. It would probably demand a much higher popularity if it were not for it's semi "synthetic" character. It simply looks unnaturally beautiful...too beautiful to be true....a purple stone, it is like finding a black flower...simply defies common sense....still, 'tis true!

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Mystical Properties:
Charoite is often called a 'stone of transformation' as well as a stone of power. In particular it transforms negative emotions such as anger and fear into positive feelings. As a part of the transformation process it allows release of those negative emotions, so one can change and move forward.

Charoite is also known as a stone of inspiration, bringing enhanced creativity, spiritual grown and showing new possibilities in even the oldest situations. This is a stone that allows one to see clearly which brings with it enhanced self-esteem and helps release one from many victimizations.

Charoite is known to enhance or bring courage, inner strength or appropriate assertiveness. In the psychic realm it is used for entity release and rescue work, as well as clairvoyance and prophesy.

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More Healing Information

Healing Properties:
Physically, Charoite is known to be helpful for the speeding up of healing of all kinds, headaches, liver problems, alcohol detoxification, cramps, heart problems, eye problems, nerves and more.

Any people working with X-rays should wear charoite to protect themselves from the radiation that may be present during their work hours.

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Magical Properties:
Energy: Not Noted
Element: Not Noted
Powers: Not Noted

More information on this stone and it's uses in magic would be greatly appreciated. Please contact us at webmistress@shimmerlings.com Thank you.

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Zodiac:
Associations: Not Noted

Not a Traditional Birthstone for any Month

Not a stone of any particular star sign

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More Chakra Info

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Chakra Classification:
None noted

Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002

The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice. Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.