Ian and Valeri Co.

Genuine Charoite and Sterling Silver Boomerang Pendant

• Charoite is believed to dispel negativity and cleanse the aura, perfect for crystal mediation.
• This beautiful and mysterious crystal is found in just one location - by the Charo River in Russia.
• Charoite is a very rare crystal and was only discovered in 1947, in the Murun Mountains.

Product Description

Charoite is a completely unique gemstone found only in the Sakha Republic of Siberia, Russia. Like Poppy Jasper, this gem stone has only one known source in the whole world, and this adds to its value for jewelry makers and collectors. In technical terms it is caused by the geologic phenomenon of syenite massif intruding into limestone, and from a purely aesthetic point of view, it is little wonder that people attribute near-magical qualities to this swirly, deep purple gem stone. It has a hardness of 5-6 and must be very skillfully carved and shaped by beadmakers and artisans to achieve the desired design without cracking the stone. Charoite is translucent lavender to purple in color with a pearly lustre. However, it is a discrete mineral rather than a rock. Charoite is strictly massive in nature, and fractures are conchoidal. It has an unusual swirling, fibrous appearance, sometimes chatoyant, and that, along with its intense color, can lead many to believe at first that it is synthetic or enhanced artificially.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0011EB89G
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,359 in Jewelry (See Top 100 in Jewelry)