Understanding Shungite: its origin, how to choose it, how to care for it and how to style it in your home.
Shungite is a carbon-rich rock formed about 2 billion years ago in Karelia, Russia. This article sums up its origin, composition and what to know before you buy.
In 1992, scientists first recorded natural fullerenes in a shungite sample. What does that discovery mean, and why shouldn't it be overstated?
Elite shungite has a silvery sheen and is rare and brittle; regular shungite is matte black, durable and easy to craft. Understand the difference to choose the right piece for you.
The market has its share of dyed stones and black plastic passed off as shungite. Five simple tests — above all the conductivity test — let you check for yourself.
Shungite phone stickers are very popular. This article sums up what current research says — and doesn't say — about their ability to ‘block radiation’.
‘Shungite water’ is widely shared, but shungite can contain heavy metals. Here is why ZenGems advises against soaking the stone in water you drink.
Shungite is fairly soft and scratches easily compared with gemstones. A few simple habits keep pyramids, spheres and pendants looking beautiful for years.
The ‘Sakkara’ stepped pyramid shape recreates the Pyramid of Djoser — the earliest large-scale stone building of ancient Egypt. The story behind a classic shape.
What size stone suits a desk, a bookshelf or a living room? Tips on choosing size and shape by area and layout.
Before it became a decorative stone, shungite had a long industrial history: pigment, filler, insulation and water filtration.