Natural Charoite Polished Slice – Russia (7 × 4 cm)
Notonlyrocks
55,00
€
This is a natural charoite polished slice from Russia, offered as an authentic collector mineral specimen.
The specimen displays the characteristic fibrous and swirling internal structure typical of charoite, with rich violet to purple coloration and visible natural zoning. Polishing enhances the internal texture and contrast while preserving the natural boundaries of the material.
Charoite is a rare silicate mineral found only in one locality worldwide, which makes polished slices especially attractive to collectors for both mineralogical significance and visual impact.
The specimen is natural and untreated. Polishing is limited to surface preparation only; no dyeing, impregnation, or artificial enhancement has been applied. All photographs show the exact charoite slice you will receive.
Suitable for cabinet collections, decorative mineral displays, and educational collections.
Specifications
Mineral: Charoite
The specimen displays the characteristic fibrous and swirling internal structure typical of charoite, with rich violet to purple coloration and visible natural zoning. Polishing enhances the internal texture and contrast while preserving the natural boundaries of the material.
Charoite is a rare silicate mineral found only in one locality worldwide, which makes polished slices especially attractive to collectors for both mineralogical significance and visual impact.
The specimen is natural and untreated. Polishing is limited to surface preparation only; no dyeing, impregnation, or artificial enhancement has been applied. All photographs show the exact charoite slice you will receive.
Suitable for cabinet collections, decorative mineral displays, and educational collections.
Specifications
Mineral: Charoite
- Chemical formula: K(Ca,Na)₂Si₄O₁₀(OH,F)·H₂O
- Mineral class: Silicates
- Texture: Fibrous, radiating aggregates
- Color: Violet to deep purple
- Hardness: 5–6 (Mohs scale)
- Origin: Russia (Murun Massif)
- Finish: Polished slice
- Condition: natural mineral specimen
Mineral: Charoite
Type: Mineral
Origin: Russia
Formula: (K,Sr)15-16(Ca,Na)32[Si6O11(O,OH)6]2[Si12O18(O,OH)12]2[Si17O25(O,OH)18]2(OH,F)4 · ~3H2O
Class: Silicates
Hardness: 5,5
Colour: Violet
Crystal System: Monoclinic
lwh: 70x40x8 mm
Charoite is a rare potassium-calcium silicate mineral known for its fibrous and radiating crystal aggregates and intense purple coloration. It does not form well-defined single crystals; instead, it occurs as massive or fibrous aggregates with complex internal textures.
Charoite is found exclusively in the Murun Massif, Siberia, Russia, making it one of the few minerals with a single known locality worldwide. This uniqueness significantly contributes to its collector value.
Rare mineral with a single known locality
Strong natural purple color and texture
Polished surface reveals internal structure
Suitable for collector and decorative displays
Strong natural purple color and texture
Polished surface reveals internal structure
Suitable for collector and decorative displays
Dispatch & Origin
– Ships from Sofia, Bulgaria within 1–2 business days after e-mail confirmation.
– Carefully packed for mineral specimens; tracking provided.
Carriers
Bulgarian Post, EMS, or courier on request (DHL/UPS/others).
Delivery Estimates
• Europe: ~5–15 business days
• USA & UK: ~10–25 business days
• Other destinations: timing may vary
Shipping Cost
Calculated individually by weight/size/destination. You’ll receive a personal quote before shipment. Combined shipping is available.
Insurance
Optional on request (recommended for pieces over €150).
Customs & Taxes
Import duties/VAT (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility. Parcels are declared in accordance with applicable laws.
Payments
This website is not a commercial webshop. All arrangements are private and handled individually by e-mail (bank transfer or PayPal on request).
– Ships from Sofia, Bulgaria within 1–2 business days after e-mail confirmation.
– Carefully packed for mineral specimens; tracking provided.
Carriers
Bulgarian Post, EMS, or courier on request (DHL/UPS/others).
Delivery Estimates
• Europe: ~5–15 business days
• USA & UK: ~10–25 business days
• Other destinations: timing may vary
Shipping Cost
Calculated individually by weight/size/destination. You’ll receive a personal quote before shipment. Combined shipping is available.
Insurance
Optional on request (recommended for pieces over €150).
Customs & Taxes
Import duties/VAT (if any) are the buyer’s responsibility. Parcels are declared in accordance with applicable laws.
Payments
This website is not a commercial webshop. All arrangements are private and handled individually by e-mail (bank transfer or PayPal on request).
In traditional mineral lore, charoite is often associated with transformation and clarity.
No medical or healing claims are made.
No medical or healing claims are made.
