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Explore the most iconic stones found in Russia
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Russia’s ancient geology—from Siberia to the Kola Peninsula—yields some of the world’s most unusual stones. Signature finds include Karelia’s Shungite, Ural gems like demantoid garnet and alexandrite, and the vivid lavender Charoite found only in Siberia. Each piece carries the raw, grounding energy of the landscape.
MINING REGIONS
Zazhoginskoye Deposit, Republic of Karelia
Located near Shunga village in the Medvezhyegorsky District, this field covers about 22 × 11 km and contains more than 35 million tons of high-carbon Shungite‐rich rock.
Known as the world’s largest source of shungite, this unique mineral is composed of up to 98 % carbon and contains fullerenes, making it both scientifically remarkable and stylistically distinct.
Murun Massif, Olyokma-Chara Plateau, Sakha Republic / Irkutsk Oblast
This remote zone in the Aldan Shield, Siberia, is the only known commercial source of Charoite, a vivid lavender to purple silicate mineral. Mining here is highly restricted (≈ 100 tons/year) due to access challenges and conservation limits, increasing its rarity.
Did you know?
RUSSIA IS HOME TO THE WORLD’S ONLY CHAROITE DEPOSIT.
Discovered in Siberia’s Murun Massif, charoite was once mistaken for a dyed mineral because of its surreal lavender hue and swirling patterns. Found nowhere else on Earth, this rare gem embodies the mystique and vastness of Russia’s natural world.
Crystal Guide
Data sourced from field gemologists and GIA mineral records.
| Mineral | Formula | Hardness | Color | Birthstone |
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| Amethyst Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Purple | February |
| Citrine Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Yellow |
November
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| Tourmaline Show more |
Complex
Complex borosilicate mineral
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7-7.5 | Pink | October |
| Clear Quartz Show more |
SiO₂
SiO₂ is silicon dioxide (Quartz)
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7 | Clear | April |
| Aquamarine Show more |
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryllium aluminum silicate
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7.5-8 | Blue-Green |
March
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| Emerald Show more |
Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Beryllium aluminum silicate
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7.5-8 | Green |
May
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Did You Know?
Brazil produces over 90% of the world's citrine.
Amethyst geodes form naturally inside volcanic rock over millions of years.
The name "Amethyst" comes from the Greek amethystos, meaning "not intoxicated."
Minas Gerais translates to "General Mines" — a region known for its mineral abundance.
Bolivia has the only commercial source of natural ametrine in the world.
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Genuine Crystals + Minerals sourced from Russia
Founder’s Note
Collected with Intention
Every crystal begins as an encounter shaped by time and human touch. I personally source each piece, working closely with miners and artisans who handle them with care.
As a photographer and lifelong lover of design, I’m drawn to light, color, and form, the same elements that make crystals feel like natural works of art.
Each piece is photographed in natural light to honor its true texture and energy, a quiet balance of beauty, material, and meaning.
Brittany Roughton
Founder & Curator, Crystals.com
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Shungite is found only in the Karelia region, near Lake Onega. This ancient carbon-based stone is estimated to be over 2 billion years old and is believed to absorb negative energy and purify water.
The mineral Alexandrite was discovered in Russia’s Ural Mountains in the 1830s — it changes color from green in daylight to red under lamplight, and was named after Tsar Alexander II.
Russia’s national gemstone is Alexandrite.
Charoite is found only in one location on Earth — the Murun Massif in Siberia. Its limited supply, complex swirling patterns of lavender and violet, and the difficulty of mining in this remote area make it extremely rare and valuable.