🌑 Own a Piece of the Rarest Stone on Earth: Genuine Elite Shungite from Karelia

There are minerals—and then there is Elite Shungite.
This silvery-black stone, mined from the only known deposit on Earth, isn’t just rare. It’s nearly extinct.

Our Story

My name is Evgenii, and I’m the founder of Shungite Tolvu. I was born and raised in Russia, in the Republic of Karelia, right on the shores of Lake Onega. That’s the one and only place on Earth where elite shungite was ever mined.
The small mine—30 meters deep, 15 meters wide, and 2 meters high—was completely exhausted during the Soviet era.
What remains today are a few scattered surface veins near the old mine and the shores of Lake Onega. It’s rugged, rocky terrain—and only those who know where to look can find it.

Why “Elite”?

In scientific literature, there’s no official term like “elite shungite.”
It’s a descriptive name—”elite” or “noble”—used in everyday language, easier to understand for those interested in this rare stone.
The correct geological term is Type I Shungite. This is the variety that contains 98–99% of a unique carbon structure with fullerenes and shines with a silvery luster under bright light.

Shungite has a specific light reflection coefficient. Under dim lighting, it appears matte gray with little shine. But when exposed to sunlight or a strong light source, it begins to sparkle. That’s why in our product photos, you see glossy silver stones—we use a flash that mimics strong lighting and brings out their natural brilliance.

💎 What Is Elite Shungite?

Elite (or noble) shungite contains up to 99% pure carbon and is the only natural material that includes fullerenes—especially the famous C60 fullerene, one of the most powerful antioxidants known.
Its metallic silver shine and unique geometric surfaces make it easy to distinguish from the more common black Type III shungite.

But elite shungite’s value isn’t just in its looks:

• Only 0.01% of all mined shungite qualifies as Type I.
• That explains the high price—and why there are so many fakes out there.

The structure of the elite shungite we offer is 100% natural—no polishing, no shaping, no artificial enhancement.
Each piece in our catalog is exactly as it was found in nature.

Elite shungite is highly conductive and is used by collectors, healers, and wellness practitioners around the world—for energy, protection, and water purification.

Whether you believe in its metaphysical power or admire its scientific purity—
owning elite shungite is like holding a cosmic artifact in your hand.

🔬 Certification, Fakes & Imitations

We provide certificates of authenticity with every item—including verified chemical analysis reports.
No fakes. No imitations. No tricks.

Many sellers hide important details in fine print—or don’t mention them at all. That’s why many customers don’t realize they’ve been sold a fake until it’s too late (if ever).

Elite shungite is one of the rarest minerals on the planet, and its high value makes it a prime target for counterfeiting.

Let’s be real—the market is flooded with fake shungite, as well as imitation crystals, stones, and even gemstones.

That’s why every stone from Shungite Tolvu comes with a full laboratory analysis report from the Geological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Petrozavodsk (the capital of Karelia).
You can view and download this certificate on our website.

🛡 100% Authenticity & Quality Guarantee

We offer a 100% authenticity guarantee on every specimen and product.
Every piece is verified, documented, and certified.

We’re so confident in our quality that we offer free returns within 14 days for any reason.
Don’t like it? We’ll cover return shipping and give you a full refund.

🌊 Benefits of Elite Shungite

• Water mineralization – rapid enrichment of water with natural fullerenes
• Collector value – unique geometry and natural shimmer
• Luxury wellness rituals – for those seeking rare natural elements

Smaller stones in greater quantity = more surface area = faster mineralization.
Larger specimens = rarer and more valuable to collectors.

🌍 Trusted by Clients Around the World

• Private collectors in Switzerland
• Reiki practitioners in California
• Geologists in Germany
• Collectors in France

They all choose authenticity—and now, so can you.

✈️ Elite Shungite, Delivered to Your Door

Karelia and Russia may feel far away if you live in the U.S., Canada, Europe, or Australia.
But we’ve made fast, affordable shipping possible.

Thanks to our partnerships with FedEx and global express carriers, delivery takes 1–10 days, depending on your location.
We ship worldwide.

🖤 Own Your Legendary Stone Today

Elite shungite is more than just a mineral.
It’s a piece of Earth’s ancient past—
a stone formed over 2 billion years ago, before life even began.

Hold it. Feel it. Own it.