Charoite exists in exactly one place on Earth: the Chara River region of Siberia. Its swirling lilac-to-violet chatoyant patterns, laced with black aegirine and honey tinaksite, are instantly recognizable. Hardness 5–6; cut as cabochons, beads and ornamental slabs.Every charoite at GEMIC Institute is natural Russian material, certified by our gemologists and photographed exactly as offered. Unique pieces with worldwide tracked delivery and a 30-day inspection period.