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Shungite

The Stone of Purification

Color: Black with a metallic lustre
Chakra: Root
Zodiac: Scorpio
Element: Earth
Hardness: 3.5–4 (Mohs)
Origin: Russia (Karelia region)

Found in only one place on Earth and containing rare carbon fullerenes, Shungite has become a go-to stone for anyone concerned about the noise of modern electronics — a purifying, grounding anchor.

Used for:

Buffering against electromagnetic stress
Grounding and purifying personal energy
Absorbing negativity from a space
Supporting a sense of physical and energetic detox

A modern favorite, born from an ancient, one-of-a-kind mineral.