Shungite is an amazing stone for healing and energetic cleansing, but it's controversial due to some of the claims that have been made about its use. I was recently interviewed for an article at mindbodygreen about the healing properties of Shungite. After our conversation, and since I receive so many requests for information about this popular stone, I felt inspired to share more with you about this non-crystalline mineraloid. Before we dive into the healing properties of this stone and how to work with it, it's important to note that not all Shungite is created equally. The name Shungite was first used in 1879 to describe the high-carbon (98%+) mineraloids found in Russia near Shunga (in the Lake Onega area of Karelia). This high-Carbon variety of Shungite is the stone linked to claims of water purification and anti-bacterial properties. However, there are many other Shungite-containing minerals with much lower proportions of carbon. These vary greatly with the Carbon content ranging from less than 10% up to about 80%. The lower the percentage of Carbon, the lower the amount of fullerenes. Thus, the less likely the Shungite will live up to its reputation for healing and purification. A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Shungite: "I cleanse myself of unwanted energy, I set healthy boundaries, and I am protected and shielded from that which is not for my highest good." Common Healing Properties of Shungite: * Facilitates astral travel * Create a protective energetic shield around your energy body * Defends against EMFs or psychic attack * Brings light to dark times in your life * Energizes your body, mind, and spirit * Transmutes negative or unwanted energy into positive energy * Aids you in feeling connected to all beings and promotes feelings of universal oneness   Colors: dark gray to black with a luster ranging from chalky matte to highly glossy Zodiac Signs: Scorpio, Capricorn Elements: Earth Companion Flowers: Silver Sage (Salvia argentea) Companion Essential Oil: Siberian Fir Companion Stone: Malachite Common Origins: Russia, India, DR Congo, Austria, Kazakhstan (there's also reportedly a new find from Brazil and the Shungite there is commonly associated with Pyrite) Notes: 'Noble Shungite' or 'Elite Shungite' refer to the high-Carbon variety of Shungite. Wanna’ Get Science-y? Click Here to get more information about this crystal! More About the Healing Properties of Shungite: Shungite is a black, glassy mineral from the Karelia region of Russia. It consists of about 98% carbon, formed from the remains of algae that lived two billion years ago. The terms 'Noble Shungite' or 'Elite Shungite' ...