Charoite tumblestone – spiritual healing crystal mineral stone – certificated

Authentic Charoite Mineral from Siberia, Russia

This stunning Charoite Mineral Specimen originates from Siberia, Russia, and displays the captivating swirling patterns and rich violet hues that make it one of the world’s most unique and highly prized gemstones. Each piece is a 100% genuine natural specimen, carefully selected for its intense colour, fibrous texture, and chatoyant shimmer. The photo shows the exact specimen you will receive, accompanied by a 1 cm scale cube for sizing reference. Every specimen is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its natural provenance and quality.

Geological Background and Formation

Charoite is a rare silicate mineral discovered in the Murun Massif, located near the Chara River in Yakutia (Siberia), from which the mineral takes its name. It was officially identified in 1978 and is found exclusively in this region, making it a single-source gemstone and one of the rarest naturally occurring minerals on Earth.

Charoite forms through the metasomatic alteration of limestones by alkaline syenite intrusions. This unique geological process involves intense heat and mineral-rich fluids that penetrate the surrounding rock, transforming it chemically and structurally over millions of years. The result is a dense, fibrous silicate mineral with complex intergrowths of charoite, tinaksite, canasite, and microcline feldspar, producing the stone’s characteristic swirling purple, lavender, and lilac patterns.

The Murun Massif itself is a geological marvel — an alkaline complex rich in rare elements such as potassium, sodium, and calcium, which contribute to the extraordinary diversity of minerals found there. Within this setting, Charoite developed in contact metamorphic zones, under high-pressure and moderate-temperature conditions that allowed for its unique fibrous crystallisation and colouration.

Mineralogical and Physical Characteristics

• Chemical Formula: (K,Na)₅Ca₈Si₁₈O₄₆(OH,F)·nH₂O

• Crystal System: Monoclinic

• Hardness: 5–6 on the Mohs scale

• Lustre: Silky to vitreous

• Transparency: Translucent to opaque

• Streak: White

• Specific Gravity: 2.5–2.6

Charoite is renowned for its fibrous, swirling structure and chatoyant sheen — a soft, lustrous effect caused by light reflecting along fine crystal fibres. The mineral’s rich colour palette ranges from pale lilac and lavender to deep royal purple, often streaked with white, black, and golden inclusions. Each specimen is completely unique, displaying natural fluid-like banding that makes every piece a miniature work of geological art.

Scientific and Decorative Significance

From a geological standpoint, Charoite represents a rare metasomatic mineralisation event, forming in highly specialised conditions that have not been replicated elsewhere in the world. Because of its exclusive locality and complex genesis, Charoite is considered a type mineral of the Murun Complex and remains an important specimen for geologists and mineralogists studying alkaline rock formation.

In decorative and gemological contexts, Charoite is widely admired for its luxurious purple colouration and energetic depth. When polished, its fibrous microstructure creates a unique chatoyant glow, often compared to the iridescent quality of silk or cat’s eye stones. Its rarity and limited availability make it a coveted addition to any fine mineral or gemstone collection.

Metaphysical and Cultural Associations

Charoite is often called the Stone of Transformation. In crystal healing traditions, it is believed to transmute negative energy into positive, encourage spiritual insight, and foster deep emotional healing. Associated primarily with the Crown and Heart Chakras, it symbolises unconditional love, wisdom, and inner strength.

Practitioners use Charoite to:

• Enhance intuition and inner vision.

• Support emotional release and personal transformation.

• Promote restful sleep and relaxation.

• Encourage courage and spiritual awakening.

Its natural beauty and calming energy make it ideal for both metaphysical use and aesthetic display, uniting Earth’s geological artistry with human appreciation for form and colour.

Collector and Display Value

This Charoite Mineral Specimen from Siberia is a superb representation of one of Earth’s rarest natural silicate minerals. Its intricate fibrous texture, luxurious purple tone, and luminous sheen embody the extraordinary geological forces that shaped it deep within the Siberian crust.

Perfect for collectors, gem enthusiasts, and crystal healers alike, this specimen combines natural rarity with timeless visual beauty, offering a tangible link to one of the planet’s most remarkable mineralogical discoveries.

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Scale cube = 1 cm – for full sizing, please refer to the photos.