Charoite Stone

Charoite

Charoite is a rare mineral, first described in 1978 and named for the Chara River. Charoite is an unsual mineral and of rare occurence. It formed from alteration of limestones by the close presences of an alkali-rich nephline syenite intrusion. The heat, pressure and more importantly, the infusion of unique chemicals into the rock is responsible for the transformations into new minerals such as charoite.

The Russians first discovered charoite in 1947 in the Murun mountains in Yakutia, but it was not known in the West until 1978. Charoite is used as an ornamental stone and as a gemstone.

The colors range from bright lavender, violet and lilac to dark purple with swirling patterns of black Augite, transparent crystals of microcline feldspar, and/or orange Tinaksite.

Charoite is said to enhance self-esteem, accelerate spiritual growth, and improve the ability to love. Moreover, Charoite is said to be useful for the cleansing and purification of one’s energy body as well as for the transmutation of negative energies within oneself. The color black in this stone grounds the purple ray, and enables us to explore the nature of our fears; while white represents the connection to spirit.

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