{"product_id":"natural-charoite-sphere-from-russia-polished-purple-crystal-ball-83g-38mm","title":"Natural Charoite Sphere from Russia – Polished Purple Crystal Ball, 83g, 38mm","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis polished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharoite sphere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMurunskii Massif in the Sakha Republic of Eastern Siberia, Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the only known source area for natural Charoite. Weighing 83 grams and measuring 38 mm in diameter, this purple crystal sphere displays the flowing, fibrous patterns and violet coloration that make Charoite highly recognizable among collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharoite is a rare silicate mineral known for swirling shades of violet, lilac, purple, and white. Its fibrous internal structure can create a silky, chatoyant appearance when polished, making spheres especially effective for displaying the mineral’s natural patterning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Charoite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silicate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monoclinic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous to silky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Typically translucent to opaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Violet, lilac, purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Murunskii Massif, Sakha Republic, Russia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 83.0 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 38 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polished sphere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharoite forms in potassium-rich metasomatic rocks associated with the Murun Massif. It is prized for its limited geographic occurrence, complex fibrous structure, and distinctive purple coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharoite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with transformation, intuition, emotional strength, spiritual awareness, and inner growth. Many crystal enthusiasts use Charoite during meditation or energy work and connect it with releasing fear, encouraging clarity, and supporting positive change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese metaphysical associations are based on traditional crystal beliefs and are not intended as medical or therapeutic claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Empire Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68220399812739,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0899_1.jpg?v=1793810088","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/natural-charoite-sphere-from-russia-polished-purple-crystal-ball-83g-38mm","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}