Shungite Plate 3.5"

Measures approximately: 3.5" in diameter
Stone is natural - please allow for minor surface imperfections.

Place jewelry, crystals, gemstones, or even a cup of water on your Shungite  Charging Plate to help clear and balance their energy.  Electronic devices can also be placed on or near Shungite as it is believed to help neutralize and dampen the potentially harmful EMF (electromagnetic field) effects.  Place your Shungite by the bedside to counteract insomnia and to ease headaches.

Shungite is an ancient form of charcoal, and as such, may stain fabric and surfaces.  Handle with care.

Shungite
A rare carbon-based material of organic origin,
almost 2 billion years old from Karelia, Russia

Best used for:

EMF Protection
Neutralizing harmful substances and energies
Supporting the immune system

• Contains fullerenes - a recently discovered carbon formation which is a natural antioxidant: believed to support the immune system and suppress the development of many allergic diseases
• Helps to neutralize and shield against harmful electro-magnetic radiation (EMF)
• Absorbs and purifies: a strong cleanser of air and water, helps to neutralize harmful substances, free-radicals, and negativity
• A substance of low-resistance to energy, it conducts and filters while energizing
• Restores balance on a deep physical level
• Transforms stress, relieves fatigue
• Soothes and balances emotions, eases pain, encourages healing

Additional Information:

• Primary source of this stone is the Zazhoginsky mine in Karelia, Russia; typically contains 30% carbon, 57% silicates, and 13% other materials - higher grade types are available with higher carbon content
• Russian Tsar Peter the Great, ruled from 1682 to 1725, was well aware of the benefits of this stone and was known to use it for its purification and health benefits; used by the Russian army as well as in health spas and therapeutic treatments
• A sacred spring near Lake Onega in Karelia was considered sacred and long revered for its “Living Waters” known for its healing properties; when investigated further, it was found the waters flowed forth from a bed of concentrated Shungite
• Lake Onega, from prehistoric times, was found to be an important location where people flocked over the ages for its treasured waters— unusually pure; the lake bed in that region was found to be embedded with Shungite deposits

Stones are natural and color/patterning may differ in appearance from shown example.  Please allow us to intuitive choose the right one for you!

How to care for your Shungite:

This stone is extremely fragile.
Do not expose to liquids, oils, solvents, or salts— freshwater only is okay.
Due to high carbon content, may stain things black— handle with care.
Shungite is a rapid absorber of negative energy and pollutants— cleanse frequently and place in the sun to recharge it. 

✰ This information serves as a quick guide of subjective metaphysical properties for crystals & gemstones formed through personal experience as well as research of historical and cultural customs & practices. Each person is unique and will experience crystals in their own way depending on their life’s experiences.

✰ Crystals and gemstones are tools used for living a more positive life and should be used to empower yourself to transform and grow. We possess within ourselves everything that we need to live life fully. Crystals and gemstones serve as a visual and energetic tool to help us on our path. We should not give our power away to them. They are not meant to be a substitute for medical attention.