{"product_id":"shungite-obelisk-2","title":"Shungite Obelisk (2\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShungite is a rare, carbon-rich black stone\u003c\/strong\u003e sourced primarily from Russia, traditionally valued for protection, grounding, and purification. This Shungite Obelisk stands about 2 inches tall, a four-sided tower with a pointed apex carved from deep matte-black shungite, giving it a grounded, focused presence as a display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShungite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon-rich mineraloid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (Mohs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 3.5-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep matte black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKarelia, Russia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChakra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally used for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection, grounding, purification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \/ Water-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse-and-dry only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal tradition, shungite is prized as a stone of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protection-grounding\"\u003eprotection and grounding\u003c\/a\u003e and purification, popular with people interested in energetic cleansing and keeping a stone near electronics. Its obelisk, or tower, form gives it a pointed apex that many crystal keepers use as a focal display piece, sometimes said to help direct energy outward from the tip during meditation or display. Formed roughly two billion years ago in a small region of Russia, shungite's rarity and unusual carbon-based composition set it apart from most crystals in a collection. See more stones for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/balance-wellness\"\u003ebalance and wellness\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shungite\"\u003eshungite\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people keep a shungite obelisk on a desk or nightstand, near a router or other electronics, or simply as a striking sculptural piece on a bookshelf. Its pointed shape also makes it a natural focal point during quiet meditation, where some people rest their gaze on the tip as a grounding visual anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; cleansing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare for shungite with a quick rinse under water followed by thorough drying with a soft cloth - avoid prolonged soaking or abrasive scrubbing, and let it fully air dry before setting it back on wood or fabric to prevent water marks. Each obelisk is natural, so the surface sheen, texture, and exact size, about 2 inches, vary slightly from piece to piece, meaning yours may differ a bit from the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is shungite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShungite is a rare, carbon-rich black stone sourced primarily from Russia, traditionally valued for grounding, purification, and protection. This obelisk is a decorative\/symbolic piece, not a health product or medical device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an obelisk shape used for in crystal work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn obelisk, or tower, has a pointed apex that many people use as a focal display piece, sometimes said to help direct energy outward from its tip during meditation or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes shungite require special cleaning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Shungite can shed a little black residue, so the recommended care is a quick rinse under water followed by thorough drying — avoid prolonged soaking or abrasive scrubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs shungite proven to block EMF radiation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, there is no independent scientific consensus confirming EMF-blocking properties for shungite. It's offered as a traditional, decorative stone rather than a tested device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this shungite obelisk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tower stands approximately 2 inches tall, a compact size suited to a desk, shelf, or altar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my obelisk look exactly like the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach obelisk is cut from natural shungite, so the surface sheen, texture, and exact size vary slightly from piece to piece, making every one unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is shungite?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Shungite is a rare, carbon-rich black stone sourced primarily from Russia, traditionally valued for grounding, purification, and protection. 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