Shungite Meaning

Are you ready to experience the electrifying energy of Shungite? You've come to the right place to learn about Shungite, from its geological facts to its metaphysical healing properties.

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What is Shungite?

Shungite is a black to silver stone with a high carbon content, hailing mostly from the Karelia region of Russia. The more carbon, the more condensed and metallic silver the stone.

Shungite is coveted for its electrical conductivity and the unique presence of Fullerenes.

What are the benefits of Shungite?

You may benefit from Shungite crystals if you can relate to any of the following:

• You want to ground your Root chakra

• You want clarity in relationship struggles

• You are dealing with financial stress

• You need protection from the Evil Eye

• You love wearing the color black

• You are looking for a lightweight stone

• You want to make a gemstone elixir

• You want to reduce EMF radiation

• You are in the market for a rare electric stone

What is the spiritual meaning of Shungite?

Spiritually, Shungite is used to create an energetic shield of protection around your aura and your space. It absorbs unwanted energies and thoughts from your auric field and stabilizes your mind so you can see past your cloud of stress to solutions.

How do you use Shungite in crystal healing?

Here are a few ways to use Shungite in your healing practice. Know more? Share with us and we'll add them here.

• Manifest with Shungite stones to access the powers of Earth and Sky

• Wear Shungite anklets or place Shungite stones at your feet for grounding.

• Drink a Shungite elixir to purify your energy bodies.

• Meditate with your Shungite spheres to reduce stress.

• Place Shungite spheres around your electronics to mitigate the harmful effects.

• Use Shungite massage wands to alleviate the skin of toxins.

• Charge your crystals on Shungite chargers (but don't forget to cleanse the chargers, too!).

• Place Shungite at your Third Eye chakra (center of your forehead) to release unwanted thoughts.

• Dowse with a Shungite pendulum when you want answers from your subconscious.

• Wear Shungite necklaces and pendants to shield yourself from negative energies throughout the day.

• Grid your space with raw Shungite to create a bubble of security.

• Place Shungite pyramids in your Money Corner for financial security.

• Gift Shungite hearts to those you truly love.

• Carry Shungite polished stones to use as anxiety relievers, aka worry stones.

• Cleanse your space with Shungite to sweep away dark forces.

Watch the Shungite video

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What chakra is Shungite?

Shungite is used to activate the Root chakra or the minor chakras at the feet for grounding and stabilizing your energy body to the earth.

To learn more about crystals and your chakras, visit the Chakra Guide.

How do you care for Shungite?

Shungite can be cleaned under tap water, but don't rub hard unless it is polished. When in doubt, use a soft cloth or soft brush, depending on your piece. Either way, make sure your stone is completely dry before storage.

Like all-natural gemstones, Shungite should be handled with care. Hard impacts and harsh chemicals could ruin the stone.

Store Shungite away from items harder than a 3.5 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness to avoid chips and scratches. The raw pieces and Elite Shungite (with more carbon content) are especially brittle.

Can Shungite be cleansed in the sun?

Shungite can be placed in the sun for energetic charging, but for cleansing, we recommend a different method, like water, a singing bowl, or palo santo smoke.

For energetic cleansing, charging, and programming of Shungite, visit Crystal Care.

Sheila's personal experience with Shungite

I did not know much about Shungite before researching it. I knew that it was a popular protection stone and that it rubbed off black on my skin like a newspaper, but I didn't realize it had such a powerful electrical force.

My husband and I were both fascinated to learn that we could use his electrical multimeter to read real Shungite. Even a flashlight and a bulb would do the trick!

Shungite is a relatively new crystal we are stocking here at Satin Crystals, and now that we can give our customers the security of buying real Shungite, it's more motivating to stock up on the different formations of stones and create more Shungite jewelry!

Lisa's personal experience with Shungite

I've noticed Shungite gaining popularity here in Europe over the past three years. Before that, I did not know anything about the stone. I am naturally attracted to dark Protection stones, so I started sourcing real Shungite from Europe and sending it to Sheila, who works in the Satin Crystals studio, in the USA.

As I saw this crystal was a hit with our customers, I became more interested in Shungite too. My favorite pieces are spheres and pyramids. I am not usually drawn to pointy shapes like pyramids, but I love how Shungite pyramids look and feel. They are a beacon of protection, and they disperse higher energy into whatever room they sit. Smaller pieces like tumbled stones are easily planted near electronics to combat emissions, like on my computer desk or in my purse.

Sheila will be making new Shungite bracelets for Satin Crystals soon. Once I get hold of a piece, I can let you know how I feel about it. But you'll have to send me an email at hello@satincrystals.com or use the contact box below to get the latest scoop from Lisa!

What are the mineral facts of Shungite?

Take a look at Shungite's scientific facts and educate yourself on the mineral's physical form. Note that the different types of Shungite may vary in their mineral facts.

• Chemical Formula: C

• Mohs Scale of Hardness: 3.5-4

• Surface Color: Dark Gray to Black

• Streak Color (can vary from surface color, this is the color of the crystals’ powdered minerals): Black

• Group: Mineraloid

• Cleavage (where the crystal breaks off naturally to form a new face, parallel to its structure. This is a clean break and can cleave over and over again along the same face, retaining the crystal's structure): None

• Fracture: Conchoidal (curved, shell-like surface)

• Luster: Dull to Semi-metallic

• Transparency: Opaque

• Crystal System: Amorphous (no crystal structure)

• Crystal Habit: Massive, Layers, Compact

• Fluorescence: None

• Specific Gravity: 1.8-2.0

• Density: 1.84-1.98

• Refractive Index: 2.0

• Tenacity: Brittle (will shatter)

• Radioactivity: Not radioactive

• Magnetism: Rarely may show weak magnetism, depending on the inclusions

• Solubility: Insoluble in water

What are Fullerenes?

Fullerenes are distinct carbon molecules recognized for their exceptional attributes, such as electrical conductivity. Shungite is one of the natural sources of Fullerenes, which are also found in meteorite impact sites, interstellar dust clouds, ancient rock sediments, and sooty flames.

What are the types of Shungite?

There are three main types of Shungite. Some vendors also sell Shungite types 4 and 5 with even less amounts of carbon. The carbon percentages vary by stone and study, so use them as a rough guide.

1. Type I Shungite (Elite or Noble Shungite)
   This type has the highest carbon content, with 90-98% carbon, and contains a significant amount of fullerenes. This is the rarest of Shungites and the heaviest but most fragile. It is metallic silver and can easily crumble in your hands, so it will not be found in polished forms unless it is stabilized.
   
   
2. Type II Shungite (Petrovsky Shungite)
   This type contains a lower carbon content, typically ranging from 35% to 75%. It is a matte, gray Shungite with fewer fullerenes. It is not found in polished forms because of its fragility.
   
   
3. Type III Shungite (Common or Black Shungite)
   

   This type has the lowest carbon content, usually 30-50%. It is matte black and can be polished into different shapes. It will look glossier when polished. It usually shows veins and mineral inclusions, and it is the most available of all the Shungite types. It may show veins of Quartz, Dolomite, or Pyrite.

How is Shungite formed?

Where is Shungite found?

Is Shungite just coal?

Although referred to as a type of coal, Shungite is not just coal. It is a distinct mineraloid, almost entirely composed of carbon. It is also known as mineralized carbon rock.

What are the industrial uses of Shungite?