Charoite Gemstone Beads: Geological Prominence, Scientific and Healing Properties

Charoite is basically a gemstone, which belongs to the family of limestone, it maintains a purple shade. It is basically a silicate mineral which was first discovered back in 1978, and has biaxial optical properties. Apart from being a gemstone bead which is useful for its healing properties, Charoite beads are used as an ornamental piece which has come under great demand in the jewelry commerce since centuries.
Geological Prominence of the Stone: Charoite is formed under metamorphic rocks, where the magma intrudes inside and formulates the gemstone whose mineral is eventually dug out from volcanic regions. The history of the stone dates back in 1940 in Soviet Union where it was first excavated at Lake Bilal. Hence the stone introduced a whole new market consisting of ‘Charoite’ gemstones sold in the form of pendants.
The places where the stone is mined for are extremely rare. It is Europe which contains those distinct regions, where Charoite is formed. Hence place like “Sirenevyi Kamen” in Russia has certain placements for the tribal people.
It has conchoidal fractures, which is massive in its crystal size and is specifically found only at one location, that being Chara River area present in Siberia, the locality where the stone is dug out in abundance.
Scientific Properties of Charoite:
1. Sporting a specific gravity of 2.5-2.8, which maintains a tenacity of 5 on the Mohs scale hence conchoidal shapes are part of the crystal systems.
2. With a monoclinic crystal system, which is conchoidal, it does not possess cleavage because of its enormous size.
3. Diaphaneity of Charoite gemstone beads is translucent and streaks are white
4. Crystal habit of Charoite is fibrous and massive and its luster is vitreous to pearly.
Healing Properties of Charoite gemstone beads:
1. Psyche: Charoite beads have been found to possess medicinal properties which affect the psychological system of your bodies to a large extent. The wearer of the stone is mentally calm and does not have any fears, inhibitions or depressions.
2. Insomnia: It battles sleep ridden individuals, and allows them to regain their abilities to rest, without their minds being plagued by nightmares. Hence provides relaxation to the mind such that the person can sleep.
3. Chakra: According to studies, the mythical force behind the stone is said to affect our chakra systems at certain points, known as the crown, solar plexus and the third eye. Spiritually an individual is completely at peace, and susceptive to his/her surroundings.
4. Emotional Balance: Charoite is a powerful gemstone which mediates love, protects the wearer from negative energy and has been referred to individuals who suffer from compulsive disorders and obsessions. Hence not only does it help a phobic but also a maniac.
5. Physical Aid: Apart from ensuring that the blood pressure inside an individual remains the same, that is it is at a steady beat, Charoite beads are exceptionally useful at balancing the organ systems and their functions so as to maintain blood circulation.