Collection: Shungite

Shungite is a naturally occurring black rock, composed primarily of carbon. It is best known for its supposed energy-protecting properties, and is used in lithotherapy, as well as in some industrial applications.

🔬 Origin and composition

• Geographic origin : Shungite comes mainly from Karelia , a region in northwest Russia, near Lake Onega. This is the only known major source.

• Composition : It contains 30% to 98% carbon , depending on the quality. Very high quality shungite, called elite shungite or type I shungite , is rare and contains up to 98% carbon.

• Structure : This carbon has a peculiar shape, with fullerenes (spherical carbon molecules) that are very rare in nature. This intrigues scientists.

💎 Types of shungite

• Type I (elite or noble) : More than 90% pure, very shiny, crumbly, rare.

• Type II : 50 to 70% carbon, often used for jewelry and protective items.

• Type III : Less than 50%, industrial quality, used particularly in water filtration.

🌿 Assumed properties

In the esoteric and energetic field, shungite is renowned for:

• Protect against electromagnetic waves (Wi-Fi, 4G, etc.)

• Purify water

• Promote anchoring and energy balance

• Absorb negative energies

• Strengthen the immune system (in lithotherapy use)

🧪 Concrete uses

1. Water Filtration : Shungite has been used to purify water since the 18th century in Russia.

2. Jewelry : Worn as a pendant, bracelet, or tumbled stone for its supposed protective effects.

3. Protective plates : To stick on phones or computers to “block” electromagnetic waves.

4. Energy decoration : Pyramids, spheres or cubes placed in living spaces for harmonization.

🧘♀️ Beliefs and spirituality

In spiritual practices:

• It is associated with the root chakra (grounding, security).

• It is said to create a kind of "energy shield."

• It is sometimes used in meditation to stabilize the mind.

❗ Precautions

• For water, use only natural, untreated shungite , and rinse well before use.