Shungite
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What is Shungite?
Shungite is either a diverse group of metamorphosed Precambrian rocks all of which contain pyrobitumen, or the pyrobitumen within those rocks. It was first described from a deposit near Shunga village, in Karelia, Russia, from where it gets its name. Shungite is most widely known for pseudoscientific and quack medical claims about its uses in medicine and technology, where it is claimed to have properties ranging from nebulous health benefits to blocking 5G radiation.
How to identify Shungite
Shungite in different forms
Stones often confused with Shungite
Frequently asked questions
How hard is Shungite?
Shungite's hardness varies; see the property table above.
What colour is Shungite?
Shungite is typically black.