MALACHITE
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This beautiful green stone has been loved throughout antiquity for it's stunning green patterns. Archaeological studies show that Malachite has been mined since 4000 B.C. and treasured by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans as a powerful protection stone. The Egyptians revered the colour green as a symbol of new life and fertility, they believed there was a place called the 'fields of Malachite' that they would go to after death, a realm just like Earth but without the pain and suffering. Malachite was extensively mined here in the UK, at the Great Orme mines on the North West coast of Wales for thousands of years until 600 BC. This vibrant green crystal has been used in jewellery, amulets, veneers and even buildings such as the Malachite Room in St. Petersburg. In the ancient Mayan city Palenque there is a burial chamber called the tomb of the Red Queen, and her funerary mask is made of a wonderful Malachite mosaic.
Geology
Malachite is a secondary copper mineral, with a copper content of 60% it is found on the upper oxidised area of copper deposits and often occurs with the minerals Azurite and Chrysocolla. Generally found in masses, nodules and crusts, individual crystals are rare.
System - Monoclinic
Mohs - 3.5 - 4
Spiritual and Meditation
Malachite is useful in meditation due to it's beautiful colour and patterns. Malachite can help you to recognise your heart's desires and gives you the grounding energy to bring them into reality, without being swept away with pipe dreams. Protects against others psychic negativity.
Chakra - Heart and solar plexus
Placement
Metaphysical
Magic - Receptive energy. Malachite is said to be able to warn you against impending danger, sometimes by shattering into pieces. An excellent protection stone to use during rituals. Wear or carry to ward off physical and psychic dangers.
Element - Earth
Planet - Venus
Zodiac - Taurus
Sourced from
The Malachite available at Crystals and Stones UK is sourced from the Congo/Zaire, Africa
Malachite is a secondary copper mineral, with a copper content of 60% it is found on the upper oxidised area of copper deposits and often occurs with the minerals Azurite and Chrysocolla. Generally found in masses, nodules and crusts, individual crystals are rare.
System - Monoclinic
Mohs - 3.5 - 4
Spiritual and Meditation
Malachite is useful in meditation due to it's beautiful colour and patterns. Malachite can help you to recognise your heart's desires and gives you the grounding energy to bring them into reality, without being swept away with pipe dreams. Protects against others psychic negativity.
Chakra - Heart and solar plexus
Placement
Metaphysical
Magic - Receptive energy. Malachite is said to be able to warn you against impending danger, sometimes by shattering into pieces. An excellent protection stone to use during rituals. Wear or carry to ward off physical and psychic dangers.
Element - Earth
Planet - Venus
Zodiac - Taurus
Sourced from
The Malachite available at Crystals and Stones UK is sourced from the Congo/Zaire, Africa
