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Charoite
Charoite
is known for its primal power. It is a mineral, an unusual of rare
occurrence, in the monoclinic crystal system. An opaque gemstone
having a wild and swirling pattern of interlocking crystals. The
colors, ranges from bright lavender, violet and lilac to that of dark
purple, with white, gray and black veining.
It is believed that it is an all-round healer and works through,
mainly, the immune system. Putting charoite under the pillow is said
to release the fears that surface in dreams. The yoga guru claims this
stone fosters a synthesis between the heart and the crown chakra. It
helps to walk on spiritual path with awareness and manifests soul's
wisdom and light in daily life.
Charoite occur only in the Chara River area of Siberia. It is said
that it might have been named after the Russian word Chary, which
means "charms" or "magic." Charoite was first
discovered in the year 1947 by Russian and the West came to know by
1978. The safest cleanser for Charoite is warm soapy water and is used
for making exquisite jewelry items.
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