Shungite - Large pocket stone- Russia (no. LPS6)

Large Shungite Tumbled/Polished Stone

From Shunga, in Karelia, Russia,.

Measurements approximately

Height 2cm

Width 3.2cm

Length 3.5cm

Grade 2/3

Weight 27.8g

Shungite polished/tumbled to a smooth finish, a large pocket size stone, small enough to carry around with you.

One of the greatest attributes given to Shungite metaphysically is its ability to shield or protect us from the various forms of electromagnetic radiation we are constantly exposed to in modern life.

Shungite is regarded as a very powerful, protective stone. It may offer protection from just about all forms of negativity allowing only beneficial forms of energy to penetrate our aura. As with a lot of black coloured stones, it is also a strong stone to use for grounding, assisting us to stay focused, maintaining our centre.

Shungite is thought to be billions of years old, it can only be found in one place on Earth - This is on the North side of Lake Onega in the republic of Karelia which is located in North West Russia. For many years this remarkable stone was known locally as Black Slate and takes its name from the nearest village to where it was first discovered, Shunga.. 

In its purest form, Shungite is known as Grade 1, Elite or Noble. Grade 1 Shungite is a black, lustrous semi metallic looking mineraloid and is almost 99% by weight made of organic carbon. 

Other grades of Shungite are known as grade 2 and grade 3. These have a lower percentage by weight of organic carbon which may be between 30 and 70%.