{"title":"Charoite Gemstone Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eDerived from the Chara River in Siberia where it was discovered, Charoite is a rare silicate mineral. Known for its unique swirling patterns of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/purple-gemstone-beads\"\u003epurple\u003c\/a\u003e, violet, and lilac hues, this stone has no analogues in mineralogy in terms of its distinct appearance and complex composition. Charoite beautifully captures distinct, swirling patterns that are reminiscent of a dynamic watercolor painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charoite is not just a stunning stone; it carries a rich vein of history and lore. It emerged on the gem market in the 1970s, quickly capturing the attention of gem enthusiasts and collectors due to its striking colors and complex patterns. It has been said that charoite was once considered a stone of transformation in local Siberian culture, symbolizing endurance and vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical \/ Holistic:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is regularly used during meditation sessions because, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dakotastones.com\/collections\/sugilite-gemstone-beads\"\u003eSugilite\u003c\/a\u003e, it is such a high energy stone. People often use Charoite to let go of negative energy and negative thinking. It is also a powerful cleansing tool for multiple chakras.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cht8rd-charoite-8mm-round","title":"Charoite 8mm Round - 15-16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharoite is a stone that naturally occurs in intense purple hues, as well as grays, browns, greenish yellows, white and black. These colors swirl throughout the stone in fascinating matrices of color. 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