Elite Shungite (1st grade, 98%) is rare and collectible, especially the larger specimens. It is light, glossy andvery fragile, hence, it is never used for carvings or pendants with holes in it.
To use as pendant, use fabric net holders or metal string wrapped around the stone. Dont make holes or you will break the stone.
Elite Shungite is mined by hand in very difficult and often dangerous conditions, found within rock formations in thin irregular layers, it is taken as found without cleansing, so the specimens may contain pieces of other minerals, but no inclusions.
It's main use is to enrich water with life-giving and youth-promoting carbon molecules. The larger pieces are rare to find and are collectible.