Collection: Charoite

Charoite is a fascinating stone, known for its intense purple color and unique swirling patterns.

🔮 Origin of the name

The name "charoite" comes from the Chara River in Siberia, Russia, where it was first discovered in the 1940s–1970s. It exists only in this region of the world, making it extremely rare .

🎨 Appearance

• Color : Violet to lavender, with white, black, gray, or sometimes gold veins.

• Appearance : Silky, pearly, often fibrous or swirly. It can be translucent to opaque.

• Luster : Vitreous to silky.

🧪 Composition and structure

• Chemical formula : K(Ca,Na)₂Si₄O₁₀(OH,F)·H₂O

• Mineral family : Complex silicate

• Hardness (Mohs scale): 5 to 6

• Crystal system : Monoclinic

🌍 Origin

• Only known deposit : Murun Massif, in eastern Siberia (Russia).

• This contributes to its rarity and value.

💎 Uses

• Jewelry: cabochons, pendants, pearls (more collector's items because of their relative fragility).

• Decorative objects: sculptures, spheres, small art objects.

• Lithotherapy: highly prized for its spiritual virtues (see below).

🌌 Virtues in lithotherapy

• Calming : calm fears, anxiety and nightmares.

• Transformation : support during periods of change or crisis.

• Spirituality : promote inner wisdom, intuition, opening of the third eye.

• Protection : against negative influences or toxic thoughts.

⚠️ Maintenance

• Avoid shocks and chemicals (fragile).

• Cleaning: soft cloth, lukewarm water.

• Recharging: moonlight or amethyst geode (avoid direct sunlight).

💰 Value

• Its price varies depending on the quality, size and depth of the purple color.

• Intense, well-veined specimens are highly sought after by collectors.