Charoite stone - properties and sign of the zodiac

Charoite is a beautiful stone found for the first time in Yakutia in the mid 40s of the last century. He received recognition only in 1974. It seems to many in its name that the stone is associated with enchantment, magic, especially since its mystical color is a purple haze with silvery patterns reminiscent of distant galaxies and nebulae in the starry sky.

Charoite stone is suitable for any sign of the zodiac, but works best with the signs of Gemini and Libra.

Charoite is the color of the stone and its deposit.

Charoite is a rare stone, its formula is К (Ca, Na) 2Si4O10 (OH, F) H2O, hardness - 5.0 - 6.0, density - 2.54 g / cm3. The stone is translucent. The fine grain texture and inclusions of other minerals such as yellow tinaxite and green aegirine give the stone a special charm.

In fact, it got its name from the name of its deposit - near the Chara River, lost in the forests of Yakutia and shrouded in a gray fog. This is the only place in the world where charoite is mined. At that time, a young girl-geologist Vera Rogova became its discoverer. It was she who gave it its name, but it took more than 10 years of study for the stone to finally acquire the status of an independent mineral, although it still bears mysteries.

The unique stone has lilac, purple, pink and silver tints, and only up to 100 shades of the named flowers - from delicate violet petals to a frosty winter night. There are inclusions that contain golden colors. The color is mainly determined by manganese impurities. When polishing the stone, an iridescent pattern appears on the surface, which consists of veins of different shades.

There are charoites with the effect of a cat's eye, "landscape", with patterns of the starry sky. The stone retains its beautiful lilac-violet color even when melted. In addition, it can also be enhanced by radiation.

The stone got its name from the name of the river, but, apparently, a special mystery lurks in the river, because our ancestors have always noticed everything created by nature on the basis of long-term observations. As is known, purple associated with philosophy and magic. Charoite is a stone of philosophers, scientists and people of art. It gives inspiration, helps to understand and find the true essence of things, to find harmony and unity with everything in nature, develops intuition.

Charoite teaches its owner to understand the world around him. It promotes restraint and calmness. Like purple, so charoite has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, contemplation of the stone relaxes, brings states of peace in the soul and peace.

Some lithotherapists claim that the stone is able to slow down aging, so they recommend using it in the massage of acupuncture points associated with rejuvenation of the body. This is probably to be believed, given that purple is popular with those in science, philosophy, and the arts. After all, the mind of these people is constantly in motion, and, as you know, the lazy mind grows old faster.

Charoite - stone price

Since charoite still has only one deposit, its reserves naturally decrease, therefore, the price is constantly changing, that is, it is growing. The government of Yakutia has set a limit for the extraction of charoite - no more than 100 tons per year. The cost of jewelry, for example, sets consisting of a ring, bracelet, necklace and charoite earrings, can go up to several thousand dollars.

Small polished crystals can cost anywhere from $ 2 or more per carat. A kilogram of raw charoite costs about $ 100 on average.A small stone in a ring or pendant - about 20-30 dollars, the cost of a vase, depending on the height - from 10 thousand dollars or more.

In charoite, inclusions with increased radioactivity are sometimes found, since uranium-containing minerals are found near the deposit. This happens, but rarely, however, such stones cannot be used in products, before they are checked for radioactivity. And, therefore, in questionable places, you should not buy charoite for a low price.

Sometimes, instead of charoite, there are imitations of tinted opaque chalcedony, moreover, of high quality, which is difficult for a non-specialist to distinguish from natural charoite. If you decide to buy, pay attention to the fact that natural charoite always contains gray, greenish or brown inclusions, and also has microcracks. And one more feature - natural charoite has silvery overflows, this does not happen in fakes. There are also fakes made of ceramics - they, as a rule, have a low price.

Buy where you can be sure of the authenticity of the stone and only in those stores that have earned the trust of customers. Natural jewelry made of charoite can be bought in Moscow and the big cities of Russia at gem exhibitions, where master jewelers exhibit their works.

In its raw form, charoite is a rather ordinary-looking stone, but after processing by a master it enchants with its unique beauty. Its fibrous texture, silky overflows form whimsical patterns reminiscent of cosmic distances from science fiction stories or movies.

Charoite is well processed, a bright mirror shine is created during polishing. Special patterns on the stone, repeating the distant starry sky, visually create the impression of depth and increase the volume of the stone. Charoite is mined only in Russia, but it is highly valued all over the world. Caskets, vases, interior items, and, of course, jewelry are made from it.

The beauty of the stone is especially attractive not only in large decorative items, but also in cabochons, rings, pendants, bracelets. Designer jewelry made of charoite is unique in its content and form. They have long been at the peak of popularity. The first original product from the lilac miracle of Siberia was a charoite ball, which was received as a prize by the filmmakers about Dersu Uzal, a Siberian hunter.

“And now many people ask me if I meant the words“ charm ”,“ enchanting ”when I called the mineral. Yes, I did. This is how we discussed it at work, like a charming stone from the Chara River, ”said Vera Rogova, the discoverer and explorer of this stone, about the Charoite.