It is believed that this stone got its name from the Chara River flowing in Siberia. Today, charoite is the rarest, exotic gem in the world. Therefore, it attracts the attention of all collectors and fans of semi-precious stones.
Charoite is a stunningly beautiful and unusual stone. Mineralogists describe the color of charoite as a mixture of lilac, lavender, violet and lilac undertones. One color smoothly flows into another, alternating with light highlights, similar to the play of the iris of the eye. There are greenish and brown blotches. The beauty of the stone is truly mesmerizing.
Charoite items are highly valued at world auctions due to the rarity and striking beauty of this gem.
In fact, there are many varieties of this mineral. The richness of the colors and the varied structure are striking. Each copy is unique, different from others. In general, more than a hundred types of charoite are distinguished, although a strict classification is impossible. Roughly speaking, there are stones that have the effect of a cat's eye, and nuggets, the pattern of which looks like a patterned interweaving of various colors, and, outwardly, this whole picture resembles a landscape depicting various natural phenomena. Therefore, such stones are called landscape stones.
Charoite is the only purple mineral with natural patterns in the world.
Of course, the gem belongs to jewelry and ornamental stones. In addition to ornaments, various decorative and interior items are made from it, for example, a heavy mantel clock. Often, the stone and products made from it are polished, which makes it possible to display the fine fibrous structure of the gem. This Russian stone can be found at the junction of Yakutia and the Irkutsk Region, in the Chara River valley and in the area of the Baikal-Amur Mainline. These are the only areas where charoite is mined.
As for the mystical properties of charoite, it is called the stone of poets and philosophers, because the purple color at all times symbolized harmony, spirituality, wisdom. This stone is able to help its owner to feel the world around him more deeply, to tune in to communication with higher powers. Promotes the awakening of intuition, the development of restraint and calmness. At the same time, charoite is able to help the wearer make new extraordinary acquaintances and even arrange an unexpected meeting.
Moreover, if a person needs to change the rhythm of life, adapt to new climatic conditions and get used to the daily routine (for example, when changing a place of residence, moving to another country), charoite talismans will help to cope with difficulties.
This gem is famous for its ability to protect the family hearth. It is believed that its owner will never be left alone. A charoite figurine decorating a shelf or desk will help build relationships in the family, preserve love and mutual understanding.
Purple charoite is a healing stone that has a beneficial effect on the psyche, helping to find harmony and peace in the soul. It is believed that charoite bracelets can slow down aging. The stone also has a great effect on the liver, pancreas, kidneys and heart. Therefore, it is recommended to be worn around the neck as a small amulet.
