Shungite is a carbon-based stone that was first discovered in the Shun’ga Village in Karelia Republic (northern Region of Russia). Named after the village in which it was discovered, this mineraloid was first described in 1879 and contains more than 98% Carbon.

In 1996 the Nobel Peace Prize for science was awarded to three scientists that found naturally occurring antioxidants within Shungite. These new forms of the element carbon, are known as “fullerenes” and have been used in scientific breakthroughs ever since. Peter the Great knew of Shungite’s healing capabilities and set up the first Russian spa near the deposit, to make use of its water purifying abilities. Peter even insisted that his soldiers carry a piece of Shungite with them to purify their water on the go.

Shungite is considered an incredibly powerful stone by believers of metaphysical properties. Due to the ancient age of these gemstones, shungite is believed to have very strong grounding properties and earth energies. It provides a powerful defense against harmful energies created by the electromagnetic frequencies of manmade electronic devices. It helps energize and ground your root chakra, allowing your body to become more receptive to energies in the higher chakras and deflecting away bad luck and other bad energies.

It is also said that water purified by shungite carries some of the same strong earth energies. This may further bring your body into alignment and balance, boost healing, relieve stress and amplify mental energies.