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Charoite is a very complex mineral. A unique and rare composition of potassium/sodium, calcium/barium and strontium, a hydrous silicate. It was formed in a unique geologic event, when limestone’s were altered by an intrusion of magmatic alkaline nephline syenites, which occurred over an area of only about four miles, along the Charo River in the east central Siberian wilderness. The mineral is 90% Charoite, with the other 10% being green aegirine, yellow tinaksite and green-white nepheline with scattered grains of quartz and ore minerals. Its striking purple color may be caused by traces of manganese, strontium and barium. It is this lovely purple that caused the stone to be sold at extravagantly high prices when first introduced to the western market in 1976. Sources differ about the year it was first found in the USSR, as early as 1947 or as late as the mid 1950's. When work was done to extend the TransSiberian Railroad in the Murin Massif, more Charoite was discovered, in dikes and lens-like masses, along the Charo River Valley, in the Charo Region, about 325 miles NE of the northern tip of Lake Baikal.

It was first officially recognized as an independent mineral in 1978. This beautiful and intriguing, hypnotic violet or lilac stone, is used for ornamental carving, cabochons in jewelry and beads. Similar stones are Sugilite or lazulite.

Metaphysical Properties: Charoite is useful for cleansing and purifying the aura, and to transmute negative energy. A symbol of individuality, it can help one have the courage and determination to release fears, and move beyond previous limitations caused by them. It encourages self-exploration and new life plans, and helps one strive to fulfill dreams. It promotes restful sleep and, placed under the pillow, may bring pleasant dreams. It may be used to rekindle lost passion and intimacy in relationships. It stimulates unconditional love, and soothes the restless spirit.

Charoite helps one cope with times of major changes and transformations in life. It relieves stress and headache, and calms the nerves. It helps one relax, and to think clearly, to make decisions that are necessary for spiritual growth. A spiritual stone, it unites the crown, brow and heart Chakras, and stimulates the pineal gland to enhance psychic ability, clairvoyance and heart-felt intuition. A beautiful stone that helps bring magic and spiritual connection into our daily lives. It is a stone for inspiration and creative visions and dreams. Charoite allows for an angelic consciousness to help earth and her creatures make a transformational leap and are open to higher vibrations, new energies and ideas.

Chakras: Crown, Brow and Heart.