Charoite:
Charoite is found in only one location - along the
Chary
River at
Aldan in
Russia. This part of
Russia is known for its forbidding climate and terrain and as a traditional place of exile for political prisoners.It is not fully understood why charoitehas not been found in other locations.However, it is probably due to a combination of a chemically unique limestone reacting with a chemically unique intrusion and subjected to unique physical conditions.
Charoite is an unusual mineral and of rare occurrence.It is formed from alteration of limestone by the close presences of an alkali-rich nephlinesyenite intrusion.The heat, pressure and more importantly, the infusion of unique chemicals into the rock is responsible for the transformations into new minerals such as charoite.
The colors in each piece of Charoite range from bright lavender, violet, and lilac to dark purple with white, gray, and black veining.It forms a swirling pattern of interlocking crystals.Royal lavender flows with streaks of white around bits of black, peach, and opalescent gray.
Charoite is a harder stone and ranges from 5-6 on the Moh’s scale.
- Zodiac birthstone for Sagittarius
Myths and Therapeutic Properties:
Put charoite beneath your pillow, especially if you are prone to disturbed sleep or fears which surface in dreams.In combination with amethyst, it will help to release these fears. Charoite is said to be useful for the cleansing and purification of one's energy body as well as for the transmutation of negative energies within oneself.Charoite transmutes negativity and cleanses the aura.Charoite facilitates the release of fear and dissolution of negative energies encountered in the process of aligning with your soul's purpose. The purple color of Charoite, among its other roles, helps to bring us closer to spirit by showing us that everything, even the thoughts we hold as true, can be dissolved and replaced with more empowering energies.The color black in this stone grounds the purple ray, and enables us to explore the nature of our fears; while white represents the connection to spirit.