Description

Charoite with Amethyst set in Sterling Silver measures 2 inches long.  Comes with silver plated 20 inch chain and gift box.

Charoite can be translucent to opaque, with a vitreous (glass-like) to pearly luster. It’s characterized by its purple shades, including violet and lilac-pink, or brown.
Discovery
Charoite was discovered in 1949 in Siberia, Russia, and confirmed as a new mineral species in 1977. It’s named after the Chara River, even though it was discovered 70 kilometers away.
Properties
Charoite is a metamorphic, alkali silicate rock that grades 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. It’s heat sensitive and relatively soft, so it should be handled and cleaned with care

Sometimes called a “stone of transformation,” charoite is thought to aid the transformation of negative emotions into positive ones. It is believed to encourage inner strength, assertiveness, creativity and self-esteem. While it is not a birthstone, it is affiliated with the astrological signs Sagittarius and Scorpio.