At a glance
- One (1) hand-selected flat palm stone
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Deep matte black, broad flat form for full palm contact
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From the Karelia region of Russia, near Lake Onega
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Roughly two billion years old, carbon-based mineraloid
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One of the only natural fullerene sources (C60)
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Root chakra in metaphysical practice
How to use it
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Hold it flat in the palm — the broad face is the whole design.
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Set it beside the laptop or router if placement is how you like to work with stones.
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Rest it on the body during meditation; the flat form stays put.
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Carry it as a daily talisman in a pocket or bag.
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Rinse and dry your hands after handling. Shungite leaves a black residue — normal, and not harmful.
Which form suits you
| Form |
Shape |
Best for |
| Tumbled stone |
Smooth and rounded, polished the way a riverbed polishes stone |
Pocket carry, meditation, crystal grids |
| Comfort stone |
Flat oval with a slight thumb indentation |
Holding and thumbing in stressful moments |
| Flat palm stone |
Broad and flat for maximum contact with the palm |
Desk placement, body work, daily carry |
| Pocket sphere |
Small rounded sphere with a satin finish |
Introspection and quiet, mindful moments |
✨ Temple Tip — the black smudge is the tell
New shungite owners often think a marked palm means a flawed stone. It does not. Raw carbon transfers, and it rinses straight off with water. What it does mean: keep it off pale upholstery, out of the good handbag lining, and away from a white shirt pocket. A small dish on the desk solves all three.
Questions we get asked
Why does it leave black marks on my hands?
Because it is carbon. The residue is normal and not harmful — rinse under water to clean.
Where does shungite come from?
Almost exclusively from the Karelia region of Russia, near Lake Onega.
What are fullerenes?
C60 carbon molecules. Shungite is one of very few natural sources of them, which is what makes it interesting to geologists as well as to crystal collectors.
How old is shungite?
Estimated at approximately two billion years — it predates most life on Earth.
What exactly will I receive?
One (1) flat palm stone, hand-selected for you. Each piece is naturally unique.
Care & safety: A ritual and decorative object. Our crystal products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease — please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. Keep small stones away from small children and pets, who may swallow them. Natural stone: color, pattern, and size vary from piece to piece, so yours will be similar to — not identical to — the one pictured. You will receive one (1) hand-selected piece. Ships within 3 business days. Shungite leaves a harmless black carbon residue on the hands; rinse with water.
Two billion years old and still the most practical thing on the desk. #TempleOfDesire
