
Charoite appears as an opaque bright purple
gemstone with wild swirls of fibrous material. It is an unusual
mineral of rare occurrence found along the Chary River at Aldan in
Russia.
Charoite is formed from the alteration of limestones by the close
presences of an alkali-rich nephline syenite intrusion. The heat,
pressure and infusion of unique chemicals into the rock transform
into new minerals such as charoite. The combination of a chemically
unique limestone reacting with a unique intrusion and subjected to
unique physical conditions bring out charoite.
Charoite is used for making exquisite jewelry items. The color
varieties include: lavender, lilac, violet or purple.