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IMA mineral species Healing crystal

Charoite

(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

Inosilicate mineral.

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Charoite specimen
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Properties

Chemical 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
ElementsK, Sr, Ca, Na, Si, O, H, F
Crystal system—
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolCha
Nickel–Strunz class9.DG.92

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Murunskii massif, Russia

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

✨ Metaphysical & Folklore

These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.

Swirling purple charoite from Siberia is linked to transformation and spiritual courage.

Traditional uses
transformation, courage, insight
Chakra
Crown Third Eye
Zodiac
Scorpio, Sagittarius
Element
Water

💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)

LabradoritePaired in tradition for transformation, with Labradorite bringing intuition as well. AmethystShares the Third Eye & Crown chakra; adds meditation to charoite's transformation. MoonstoneAnother Third Eye & Crown chakra stone, used alongside charoite for intuition. ApophylliteWorks the same Crown & Third Eye chakra, adding meditation. HematiteA grounding root stone to balance charoite's high, spiritual energy.

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