Genuine shungite jewelry are found at Shunga, a town in Karelia, Russia, which benefits from multiple deposits nearby. Shungite stones are valued for their wide range of mineral content, which includes quartz, mica, albite, pyrite, and other micro - and macrominerals. Shungite is one of the healing crystals that have seen a major increase in popularity in recent years. These stones are said to contain properties that have a variety of beneficial effects on the health of the body, mind, and spirit.