Noble Elite shungite stone
The Noble Elite shungite stone or elite shungite is an extremely rare mineral of precambrian era. In the scientific community, this rare ancient mineral is called shungite of the first type. The only Deposit found only in Russia, the Republic of Karelia region. The chemical composition of noble shungite is not similar to other types of minerals. In addition, this composition is unique because it is 98% pure allotropic carbon.
There is no such structure of carbon as in shungite in any other mineral on earth. This unique structure of shungite carbon contains various C60 and C70 fullerene molecules. It is known that fullerene molecules are the most powerful antioxidants on Earth. Learn more about the very rare and ancient mineral shungite.
The designation of shungite as elite or noble is some kind of marketing ploy. Shungite is called elite to emphasize its rarity and the fact that it contains the largest amount of carbon of a special free allotropic form.
However, if you are interested in a shungite stone of the first type of other form, then we have options for elite shungite exactly as in the photo.
In our store you can find more than 200 different products from genuine shungite stone. View the catalog. Also, we make real shungite stone pyramids, spheres, tiles and other goods. For example, this karelian shungite pendant Circle.
Ability of silver shungite stone
In the course of worldwide scientific research, fullerenes were found in the chemical composition of carbon noble elite shungite stone. These are rare molecular compounds that are of great value to science. In addition, it is one of the most powerful antioxidants in nature.
In addition, the shungite mineral has a unique property to conduct electric current in a way that only metals can do. Therefore, in connection with this ability, scientists have found that shungite is able to neutralize harmful high-frequency waves of electromagnetic waves.
None of the natural non-metal minerals have the same conductivity as shungite. After all, genuine shungite has resistance to electric current, which is almost zero. That is, current can freely flow through shungite.
Real color of shungite
An interesting fact is that, in fact, elite shungite is black in color. And it has a silver color due to the fact that it can reflect sunlight well. That is, black shiny shungite of the first type (the so-called elite or noble shungite) has a silvery color only in reflected light.
Elite shungite stone and water purification
Scientists and researchers from different countries confirm that shungite has the ability to purify water. Shungite is also capable of destroying harmful microorganisms and pathogenic bacteria in water.
In addition, there are examples of the use of shungite for water purification from radioactive contamination. For example, shungite was used in the elimination of radioactive contamination of water as a result of the Fukushima accident in Japan.
The unique sorption properties of shungite are associated with its special chemical composition and molecular structure. After all, shungite consists of amorphous fullerene-like carbon and contains molecules of fullerenes c60 and c70. Shungite also has many pores.
Perhaps this is why noble elite shungite is in great demand all over the world. That’s why this silvery mineral is used to infuse water and saturate it with fullerenes. It is believed that such water is favorable for human health.
If you are interested in elite shungite of large size for collecting. Then you can look at our samples in this listing of large shungite stones of random form.
Why is shungite of the first type so rare?
The fact is that only in Karelia in Russia there are deposits of shungite. And only in Karelia there is one small deposit, in which there are veins of elite shungite. There were very, very few of these veins even at the time when this mine was opened.
It can be said that the veins of this very brilliant shungite shone like rare diamonds among the more matte shungite rock of shungite.
And the elite shungite mine was officially opened around the 1930s of the last century. At that time, geologists estimated that the amount of shungite of the first type, or the so-called now – elite shungite, is approximately 2% of the entire deposit. In conclusion, this only mine in Karelia, where noble shungite was found, was depleted back in the days of the Soviet Union (1980).
Certificate of authenticity
Chemical analysis of elite shungite from Karelia and physical characteristics.
The company “Shungite Tolvu” is a store that was born in Karelia, therefore, so we guarantee the authenticity of shungite stone and each piece of elite shungite stone.
After all, we have received the official Protocol of research and chemical analysis of shungite stone and our noble elite shungite samples. We did it in the capital of Karelia, Petrozavodsk (named after the Russian Tsar Peter Romanov), because the Research Geological Institute is located there.
This way we guarantee you that all our samples of noble shungite stone are authentic. Additionally, you will receive from us this serebristyy rare mineral from Karelia directly without mediators. It also eliminates the possibility of forgery.
Pyrite and quartz in real shungite stone.
Quartz and pyrite in elite shungite mineral
A real shungite mineral from Karelia may contain inclusions of satellites such as quartz and pyrite. Quartz can be white, transparent or yellowish in color. The mineral pyrite is usually orange in color.
These minerals are companions of genuine shungite and can be found in microcracks of shungite or on its surface. As a rule, pyrite plaque on shungite has a small area.
The fact is that the mineral shungite is very ancient and it was formed more than two billion years ago. After that, over time, minerals of quartz and pyrite got into the cracks of shungite. Therefore, the presence of these inclusions also guarantees the authenticity of noble elite shungite.
However, we offer our clients these pieces of only high-quality elite shungite. Therefore, we pre-wash and sort out our stones. In this regard, the mineral pyrite may be present on the surface of elite shungite, but in very small quantities.
Forgery and price
Please take into account the fact that elite shungite cannot be cheaper than in the region where it is mined. In addition, sellers or stores from other countries (Ukraine, Kazakhstan, USA, Canada, UK, etc.) may be deceived in good faith or intentionally deceive their customers.
The fact is that this mineral is relatively expensive. It is also a very rare mineral, because it cannot be found anywhere in the world except for Karelia. Therefore, the temptation to make a fake or give out a copy of a mineral-forgery under the guise of a real elite shungite is certainly great.
However, lately there are still scammers who claim to have found elite shungite in other places on the planet Earth. In fact, they are deceiving.
Forgery of noble shungite stone how to distinguish a forgery from the original.
However, recently there are still scammers who claim to have found noble shungite stone in other places on planet Earth. In fact, they are deceiving.
- Firstly, it is a scientific fact that shungite deposits exist only in Karelia, a Russian region. The claim that somewhere on Earth there are significant deposits of this rare substance is a lie.
- Counterfeits can only have an external resemblance to noble shungite stone. But in fact, this silvery mineral resembles various substances, for example, anthracite or glassy carbon, gilsonite, and solid hydrocarbons. But external similarity does not make them shungites. For example, anthracite coals contain a lot of carbon, and they also look similar to the Russian mineral, but this does not make these coals shungites.
- But the most important thing is that forgerys do not have the same conductivity as noble shungite stone. Which has almost zero resistance to electric current. But counterfeits have a current resistance that is thousands of times greater.
- In addition, forgerys are lighter than the original. This means that they are more voluminous and have a lower structure density.
- Therefore, in order to recognize a mineral as shungite, it is necessary to have at least the chemical composition of the mineral, as well as know its physical properties. And if the sample does not have all the necessary characteristics, then it is not related to this rare ancient mineral with amazing benefits.
