Disclaimer: There's no gold on the piece, it's the redefection from light. This is the last of this material I have left and it will no be restock anytime soon.

⚖ Weight: 1.6 grams 
📏 Size Approx: (Ruler next to specimen in last photo)

💎 Stone Type: Elite Noble Shungite (Carbon-Rich Mineraloid)
🎨 Primary Colors: Metallic silver, gunmetal black, and deep black
✨ Features: High carbon content, natural metallic luster, lightweight compared to many metallic-looking minerals

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🔍 Stone Description:
This specimen is Elite Noble Shungite from Russia, the rarest and highest-grade form of shungite. Unlike common black shungite, Elite Noble Shungite contains an exceptionally high percentage of carbon and often displays a striking silver-metallic appearance. Found primarily in the Karelia region of Russia, this material is highly sought after by mineral collectors, crystal enthusiasts, and those interested in rare carbon-rich minerals.

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📌 Highlights:

Color Palette:
Metallic silver, steel grey, gunmetal, and deep black with reflective surfaces.

Patterns:
Typically occurs in irregular masses, veins, and fractured surfaces with a natural metallic sheen. Some specimens display bright silver patches against darker carbon-rich areas.

Hardness:
~3.5–4 on the Mohs scale — relatively soft and should be handled with care to preserve its natural surfaces.

Location:
Karelia, Russia — the world's most famous and significant source of genuine Elite Noble Shungite.

Formation:
Formed approximately 2 billion years ago from ancient organic-rich sediments that underwent metamorphic processes, concentrating carbon into this unique mineraloid.

Rarity:
Very High — Elite Noble Shungite represents only a small fraction of all shungite deposits. Material with high carbon content and strong metallic luster is significantly rarer than standard black shungite and is highly collectible.

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Energetic & Spiritual Properties:

• Associated with grounding, protection, and energetic cleansing
• Believed to help absorb and transform negative energy
• Often used to promote balance and stability
• Commonly utilized in meditation and spiritual practices focused on protection and purification

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📦 Additional Information:

📸 Photos taken in studio lighting and direct light to highlight the natural metallic luster and surface texture.

💧 The stone is wet in these photos to resemble what it will look like polished, showing its full depth and reflective qualities.

📦 I combine shipping — check my shop for other slabs, cabs, and rare mineral specimens.

📦 Ships carefully and securely packaged.

📏 You’ll receive the exact specimen pictured. (Ruler next to specimen in last photo) Refer to all photos for size and condition.

🚭 All items come from a smoke-free home.

🔎 Note: Color may vary slightly depending on lighting and monitor settings. This is a natural, untreated stone.