Charoite Split Bracelet

Charoite Split Bracelet from China

Charoite

Charoite is a rare and striking purple rock known for its characteristic fibrous texture and shiny, swirling patterns. The colour ranges from lavender to deep violet and is sometimes combined with black, white or translucent inclusions. Charoite was only recognised as a new mineral in the 1970s and has been popular as an ornamental stone ever since.

The only known commercial site of charoite is the Mursinka area near the Chara River in Siberia (Russia), from which the mineral also takes its name. It is formed by metasomatic processes where syenite comes into contact with limestone. Its chemical formula is (K,Na)Ca₂Si₄O₁₀(OH,F)-H₂O and its hardness is 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale.

Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Charoite

These faceted, ball or beaded bracelets are strung on a sturdy, double elastic, making them suitable for different wrist sizes. Our bracelets range in bead diameter from 4 mm to 10 mm, with the wrist circumference varying slightly by size. The smaller sizes have a wrist circumference of about ± 160 mm, increasing to ± 180 mm for the larger ones. For children's bracelets, the wrist circumference is the smallest in our range, which is ± 12 to 13 cm.

We also offer split bracelets, where the split used ranges from 5 to 10 mm. These bracelets are also strung on sturdy, double elastic, with a circumference of approximately 16 cm to a maximum of 18 cm. Please note that there may sometimes be a different type between the pieces of split used. Our split bracelets are sold per 10 pieces in most cases, but there are exceptions.

Please note that we do not always have every size of every variety in our range.