How To Properly Use Meters For Testing

When testing Shungite, the setup matters. If your equipment isn't configured properly or your environment isn’t controlled, the test will most likely fail — not because the material doesn’t work, but because the conditions aren’t valid.

1. Use a Calibrated Meter in a Controlled Environment

I use a six-year-old GQ EMF-390 meter that includes a feature called “Zero EMF Calibration.” This function allows me to zero out background radiation and create a clean, stable baseline before testing.

Newer versions of the EMF-390 have removed this feature and replaced it with something called “EMF Factor.” I asked ChatGPT to confirm, and here’s the full explanation:

“Yes, your GQ EMF-390, being six years old, likely includes the 'Zero EMF Calibration' function. In newer models, this feature has been removed and replaced with an 'EMF Factor' adjustment. According to a representative from GQ Electronics, the zero EMF calibration was removed and changed to EMF Factor.

The 'EMF Factor' allows users to adjust EMF readings by applying a multiplication factor, effectively calibrating the device without the previous zero calibration process. For instance, setting the EMF Factor to 200% would double the EMF readings. The default setting is 100%.”

Let’s be clear: that’s not actual calibration. EMF Factor simply multiplies the readings — it doesn’t remove background interference. And unless you already know the true baseline, all you're doing is scaling bad data.

That’s why the testing environment is equally important. I run all my tests in our Shungite Warehouse, which is surrounded by natural Shungite and consistently reads zero EMFs on calibrated meters. If you don’t have access to a clean environment, you can use a Faraday enclosure or a tent made with EMF shielding fabric to help reduce ambient flux.

If your testing space includes ambient signal — from a cell tower, Wi-Fi router, smart appliance, or even your own phone — the meter will detect that interference and your results will be compromised.

2. The Test Phone Must Be Actively Transmitting

If the phone being tested isn’t actively transmitting — meaning it’s not streaming data or downloading something — then the EMF meter has nothing to read. A phone that’s simply powered on or sitting idle on a screen is not pushing a measurable signal.

Equally important: the phone used to record the test should be in Airplane Mode, with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned off. Otherwise, it becomes a second source of EMF in the environment and contaminates the reading.

3. Comparing EMF Attenuation – Real vs. Fake Shungite

When the test is properly set up, the difference between real and fake Shungite is easy to observe.

A verified Shungite pendant placed between a transmitting phone and the EMF meter causes the reading to drop — indicating signal attenuation. Swap that out for a known fake Shungite piece, and there’s no change at all.

The most common mistake I see?
The phone isn’t transmitting. People assume the phone is emitting signal just because the screen is on — but unless it’s actively pushing data, like streaming or downloading, it’s not generating measurable EMF. Without transmission, there’s no signal — and nothing for the Shungite to block.

4. Conductivity Testing with a Multimeter — Sensitivity at 200k

If you're testing conductivity, you need to set your multimeter to the correct range. I recommend setting the ohm scale to 200k — this is the sensitivity needed to detect low-resistance materials like Shungite.

Here’s what a proper test looks like:

• A coin gives a near-zero reading — it’s fully conductive.

• A fake Shungite piece doesn’t register.

• Verified Shungite shows conductivity at the correct sensitivity setting.

If your meter is set too high or too low — or if it's not capable of detecting low resistance — it won’t pick up conductivity even in a material that conducts very well. That’s not a failure of the Shungite — it’s a misconfigured test.

Final Thoughts

Testing Shungite requires the right tools, in the right environment, under the right conditions. Calibration, signal strength, background interference, and sensitivity settings all matter. When those variables are controlled properly, the results speak for themselves.