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Shungite: meaning, care and crystals

18 shungite pieces in stock today.

What it is: Shungite is a black, carbon-rich rock from Karelia, Russia.

Hardness: 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale.

Care: Leaves black marks; keep dry.

In crystal tradition: shungite is associated with protection and purifying lore. This is folklore, shared for meaning, not a medical or scientific claim.

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