Shungite

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"Harmonise your chakras and clear negative energy from your surroundings. Shungite reportedly helps with this."

Symbolism and healing properties of shungite:

Shungite is associated with absorbing negative energy and removing toxins. It is therefore often used as a tool for cleansing and balancing energies in various environments. It is usually grey to black in colour, though there are various shades of grey that can be lighter or have a silvery tint. It is traditionally linked to Gaia, the Greek goddess of the Earth and fertility. According to astrology, it reportedly has strong protective properties.

People also seek it out for its reported harmonising effects. Shungite is sometimes also associated with spiritual growth and development. It is said that it may support the expansion of consciousness, spiritual practice and access to higher planes of awareness. In alternative medicine it is reportedly used to support overall energy balance. It is said to support vitality and the body's regeneration. It is often associated with a sense of inner calm.

Shungite is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Taurus (21 April to 21 May), Cancer (22 June to 22 July), Virgo (23 August to 22 September) and Scorpio (24 October to 22 November)

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Localities, forms of shungite and history:

The largest deposit of shungite is in Russia. Other major localities include Ukraine, Austria, Germany, Canada, the USA and India.

In nature, shungite occurs in the form of plate-like layers or massive chunks of rock. It may have irregular shapes or be cut into various forms, such as beads, pyramids or prisms. In any case, natural shungite has very strong reported properties, which is why it is used in many fields around the world. On the Mohs hardness scale it corresponds to 1–2, making it a relatively soft mineral.

The history of shungite began a very long time ago. It was used in particular for building traditional Russian saunas known as "banyas", which have remarkable insulating properties. In the 18th century it was discovered by the scientific world and studied intensively. Its properties were examined. Later it became very popular in alternative medicine and jewellery-making.

Did you know?

The origin of shungite dates back more than two billion years. It is therefore considered a very ancient stone, discovered in Karelia, Russia.

What is shungite used for and what can you make from it?

With its black colour, shungite gives jewellery a unique look and style. It is therefore very popular for making bracelets and necklaces, which add just the right flair to an overall outfit. Small shungite stones are most often used to make earrings and rings. People also often use them to make amulets and talismans.

Shungite is used, for example, to make decorative pyramids and prisms. You can also make pendants and keyrings from it. Various interior accessories are no exception either.

Chakras associated with shungite:

1st chakra – root chakra Muladhara: affects stability and security

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