Introducing You To Shungite Crystals

A shungite crystal is a black, lustrous crystal that consists of 98% carbon in its organic form. It gets its name because it was initially discovered near the Shunga village, in Karelia, Russia.

Ensuring Authenticity

There are various types of shungite crystal available to choose from (e.g. Type I, Type II, Type III). While each of these stones are authentic they’re used for different purposes. You’ll also find that there are more Type I crystals available especially around the area of the Republic of Karelia which is where these crystals are sourced from. Unfortunately, elite shungite is really scarce. This is why when you buy a shaped product that’s made from shungite (e.g. jewelry, pyramid, sphere) it’s made of regular shungite.

One of the first distinguishing signs that you should look for here is a black-colored residue that’s left on your hands or clothing after touching the stone. When you’re not dealing with genuine shungite you’ll see infusions of brown, gray, or golden colors. This is because other minerals (e.g. golden-colored pyrite) are found in the same layer as the shungite. Therefore when you notice strings of these colors going through the item it doesn’t mean that the crystal isn’t authentic. It simply means that your item is infused with other minerals. This is something that’s much more noticeable when the item isn’t polished or when the polishing grows worse because you’ve used the item a lot.

It can be difficult for even the experts to know when they’re dealing with a genuine shungite crystal instead of a fake simply by glancing at it. However, there’s one method that’s both simple and reliable that can be used to check on the stone’s authenticity. This has to do with the fact that the stone has electrical conductivity – something that most rocks don’t have. It’s caused by the fact that there are a lot of carbon and iron impurities within the composition of this rock.

Of course, the price is also a tell-tale sign of the rock’s authenticity. When you’re dealing with a genuine crystal it won’t be cheap because it’s rare to find it.

The Bottom Line

Although you may want to take some time to check on the authenticity of a shungite crystal it’s best to buy it directly from a reputable dealer. You want to make sure that they are selling you a high-quality crystal so you can get the best results from using it.