Shungite is named after a village in Russia, the Karelian village of Shun'ga the only known source. In 1996 a small group of scientists were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for discovering fullerenes, which are some of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. Fullerenes are a "sphere" with 60 carbon atoms and the primary component of Shungite.
Shungite has been used for hundreds of years for healing purposes in villages across Russia. It is known for its anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. One of the best known uses for Shungite is its amazing ability to neutralize electromagnetic radiation, this makes it a great stone to place near electronic devices like computers, televisions, and even in your car. It is also a very good grounding stone, creating a strong connection with the Earth.
Being grounded is very important for your health and wellness, we need to be grounded in order to manifest things in our lives. Things like anxiety and depression are easier to manage when we are grounded. In order to rise up, one must root down.
The grounding capacity of shungite also cause it to be extremely useful for blocking negative energies. Shungite does not need to be cleansed, which means that it does not take on a negative charge. In fact, it can be used to help cleanse other crystals.
Each stone is approximately 1.75 inches by 1.25 inches. Stone pictured is a sample, each stone will vary slightly due to natural variations in the stones. Comes with a description card.
