A smaller shungite pyramid with edges of about 4.2 cm, a light, hold-in-the-hand size that suits a desk, a windowsill, or a meditation corner. The matte-black stone is both an ornament and a talking point.
What makes shungite special
Shungite is a black, carbon-rich rock more than two billion years old, one of Earth's most ancient minerals. Its structure sits between amorphous stone and graphite, and it contains fullerene, a rare spherical molecule of carbon; it is 50-90% carbon. Its classic source is Karelia in Russia.
A piece of history
It has been known in Karelia for centuries; Tsar Peter the Great built the first Russian spa around the local spring water. Read this as a historical curiosity, the stone's effects are spoken of through tradition and user experience, not proven science.
Where to place it
Its compact size fits discreetly on a work desk or a shelf. Tradition associates it with harmonising a space and a composed presence. As a natural stone, every example is unique.
Care
Clean with a dry or lightly damp cloth. Protect the edges from hard knocks.
Why it is a favourite
The smaller pyramid easily finds a place where a larger piece would feel like too much: in the corner of a bookshelf, beside a desk lamp, or in the light of a window. Its clean, geometric form is timeless, and its black colour suits almost any interior. It is a good starting point for mineral collectors and for anyone curious about shungite.