Charoite bracelet on Quartz and Mica Russia AA+ (7-8mm balls)

BRA-CHAR-11
Origin: Russia
Grade: AA+

Charoite, pronounced "charoite," was first discovered in 1947. There is no evidence of its existence before that: no legends, no myths, no artifacts discovered during archaeological excavations. It must be acknowledged that this stone is completely unknown. Moreover, it is found in only one place on earth, which is relatively rare.

In 1978, Russian geologist Yuri Rogov identified it as a new species of mineral. Yuri Rogov was then employed in uranium mining. He went to Paris to show this stone to his colleagues. Indeed, they worked at the Mineralogical Museum, considered to have the richest collection of minerals. Faced with the general ignorance about this stone, he decided to name it charoite in reference to the Chara River, passing through a mountain range from which it comes. This mountain range is located in the Republic of Sakha in Siberia and is made up of peaks culminating between 800 and 1,000 meters above sea level.

Chara means charm or magic in Russian. The beauty of this fine stone is remarkable. Its deposits are relatively rare and this stone is difficult to find. Indeed, more precisely, it can be discovered in the limestone massif of Aldan, near Lake Baikal in Siberia. It should be noted that its deposits are very difficult to access and the exploitation of this stone is complicated. The climatic conditions are harsh and the access roads almost non-existent. Temperatures are between -60°C in winter and +40°C in summer.

Charoite belongs to the large group of silicates. It is mainly composed of complex hydrosilicate of potassium, calcium, sodium, barium and strontium. It also has presence of materials such as iron, aluminum, manganese. It is found only in the metasomatic rocks of the Aldan massif. It was formed in temperatures of 200 to 250 degrees, in the presence of calcium and potassium. It has a monoclinic crystal system with the presence of a symmetrical axis. It has a hardness of 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, which means that it is a relatively fragile mineral.

Charoite has a vitreous or pearly luster, with a beautiful purple hue, ranging from mauve to lilac, even purple or sometimes white. Collectors are very numerous because of its rarity and magnificent beauty. This fine stone is widely used in jewelry where it is polished and often cut into cabochons. It can be sculpted to make objects of art or ornament.

The two deposits are in India and Russia.

This stone is known to be a mineral of transformation. It converts negative into positive, fights against phobias, obsessions. It promotes introspection and allows one to free oneself from old fears, often linked to childhood. It helps to get rid of traumas and allows one to move forward.

Wearing a charoite encourages the analytical mind and removes obsessions. In this way, it acts effectively against fanatical behavior. In addition, it increases intuition and wisdom. It can help release stress and negative thoughts. It relieves anxiety and anguish and thus promotes better management of emotions.

It encourages acceptance of life in general while allowing better management of the difficulties encountered. It also causes openness towards others and gives greater self-confidence. It reduces the obsession of always having more, especially on a material level and thus reduces non-essential needs.

Charoite facilitates falling asleep and provides extremely restorative quality sleep. It dispels night terrors or nightmares. Having restful sleep allows you to face the day serenely. This stone can be very effective against nervous exhaustion or states of intense sadness.