Shungite Mini Pin
Shungite is a rare, carbon-rich black stone found primarily in Russia, notable among mineral collectors for its deep black luster and unusual carbon composition. This mini pin sets a small, genuine shungite piece into a simple metal pin backing, so you can clip a piece of natural stone onto a lapel, bag, hat, or jacket.
Quick facts
| Stone | Shungite |
| Composition | Carbon-rich metamorphic rock, roughly 98% carbon in high-grade material |
| Hardness (Mohs) | Approximately 3.5–4 |
| Color | Deep black, sometimes with a metallic luster |
| Origin | Karelia, Russia is the primary known source |
| Chakra | Root chakra |
| Traditionally used for | Grounding and protection, in crystal folklore |
| Care / Water-safe | Keep dry; wash hands after handling raw material |
Meaning & history
Shungite is a favorite among collectors of unusual minerals, valued for its rarity and deep black appearance, and traditionally associated with grounding and protection in crystal folklore. It's often linked to the root chakra in crystal tradition. We want to be direct about one thing: shungite is sometimes marketed as blocking or shielding electromagnetic fields (EMF) or as a water purifier — we do not make those claims. This pin is offered as a decorative, symbolic mineral specimen, not as a tested EMF shield or water-treatment product.
How to wear it
Pin it to a lapel, collar, tote bag, or hat brim using the backing clasp. Shungite can leave a light carbon residue on hands or fabric, especially if the surface is rough or handled frequently, so keep an eye on light-colored clothing and wash your hands after handling the raw stone.
Care & cleansing
Keep the pin dry — shungite is a porous carbon rock and prolonged moisture isn't recommended. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth rather than washing it, and wash your hands after handling the raw stone since some carbon can transfer to skin. To "cleanse" it in the crystal-tradition sense, many people prefer incense smoke rather than water.
Frequently asked questions
What is this pin?
A small genuine shungite stone set on a metal pin backing, worn on clothing or bags. This is a decorative/symbolic piece, not a health product or medical device.
Does it block EMF or purify water?
No — we don't make those claims. This is a mineral specimen offered for its rarity and traditional symbolic associations, not a tested EMF shield or water treatment.
Will it get my hands or clothes dirty?
It can leave a light carbon residue, especially on rough surfaces — wash your hands after handling the raw stone and be mindful with light-colored fabric.
Is it water-safe?
Keep it dry; wipe with a soft cloth rather than washing it.
How do I cleanse and charge it?
Many people use incense smoke rather than water for shungite.
What pairs well with this pin?
Other stones from our shungite and crystals collections, or pieces from protection & grounding.
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