This gorgeous, high-quality Polished Malachite Crystal Freeform (also known as a Malachite Crystal Free Shape) measures 8.5cm long and displays a gorgeous leafy green hue topped with stunning swirls, orbs, and eye-like patterns.
The Natural Malachite Crystal has been carefully cut into a tactile crystal freeform shape and hand-polished to create a Free-Standing Malachite Freeform Shape.
This Polished Malachite Free Shape is of a very high grade and stuns with a glossy, reflective sheen that shines with a silky lustre.
Polished Malachite Stones are vibrant green crystals that show off a gorgeous range of green hues; from bright, vivid greens to dark, leafy greens and greens that are almost black in hue.
Please note: this Malachite Freeform displays some small natural pits and cavities on its otherwise smooth, polished surface.
What Is Malachite Made Of?
Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, often found in limestone deposits (which is the source of carbon for the mineral) alongside azurite and other minerals.
Chrysocolla commonly forms near Malachite, and sometimes the two minerals grow together to form Malacholla.
Deep inside caves, Malachite usually forms in botryoidal crystal clusters (crystals with a grape-like shape) or as stalactites.
Although similar in patterning to many Agate Stones, Malachite is not a form of Agate.
This green semi precious stone is often polished to form stunning green gemstones.
Where Does Malachite Come From?
Malachite is found in countries including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, the USA (Southwestern US States, especially Arizona), and historically, the Ural Mountains in Russia (the Urals), amongst other countries.
Malachite History
Malachite is one of the oldest gemstones discovered and used by humans, and was used in many ancient cultures worldwide.
The name "Malachite" was originally coined in Ancient Greece: the name roughly translates in Modern English to "Mallow Green Stone".
It is thought that Malachite was named "Mallow Green Stone" because of the similarity of the green gemstone's colours to the green leaves of the Mallow Plant.
Malachite In Ancient Egypt: Fields Of Malachite
In Ancient Egypt, Malachite was particularly revered as a stone representing life, death, and re-birth.
Malachite decorated the tombs of pharaohs and other Ancient Egyptian royalty: much like Lapis Lazuli, it was a sign of wealth and royalty, as well as an important religious symbol referencing the after-life.
It was believed in Ancient Egypt that Malachite could aid safe passage into the after-life, and the after-life itself for this reason was sometimes referred to as the Fields of Malachite.
Malachite Spirituality And Superstitions
Malachite was not only spiritually important to the Ancient Egyptians, but also to people throughout various historical eras and global civilisations.
For example, in France in the 11th and 12th centuries and Spain in the 17th century, Malachite was crafted into talismans and protection stones to to protect the wearer from harm, to ward off evil spirits, and to help children sleep.
In the Middle Ages, Malachite engravings and Malachite talismans were used to protect one's health and vitality from sickness and disease, and were recommended especially for Capricorns: for this reason, to this day Malachite is associated with the Capricorn Zodiac Sign.
Malachite Decorative Uses
Both historically and to this day, Malachite has been a popular stone to craft into Malachite gemstones and Malachite jewellery, owing to its striking colours and patterns.
Malachite decorations and Malachite accessories have a rich history, for Malachite was used to decorate important buildings and structures such as the tombs of pharaohs in Ancient Egypt, and the palaces of 19th Century Russia.
Malachite was particularly popular in Russia in the 19th century, where it was mined in the Ural Mountains and used by tsars to decorate their opulent palaces, including with furniture and vases sculpted from the Malachite stone.
The most famous example of this is perhaps the aptly named Malachite Room of the Winter Palace, in St Petersburg, Russia.
Malachite Industry Uses
In the past, Malachite was an important copper ore used to produce copper metal: however Malachite is not commonly used industrially anymore.
Malachite Crystal Healing Properties
Malachite Crystals are said to be powerful Crystal Healing Stones which are perfect for creating joy and vitality.
Malachite Stones are believed to have a calm, peaceful energy, making them great crystals for anxiety and stress relief.
Malachite Crystals are said to be great Protection Stones and thus provide a sense of security, safety, and protection to those who feel lost and anxious.
Full of warm, loving energy, Malachite Crystals are commonly recommended to those who need reassurance or a boost of self-confidence.
Malachite Stones can help their users along their journeys of personal growth towards prosperity and abundance, and can be used with other Growth Stones and Abundance Stones such as Moss Agate (Tree Agate) to further enhance their transformative crystal healing powers.
Malachite: Stone Of Protection And Earth Energy
Malachite Stones have been used as Protection Stones for millennia, and a Malachite Crystal is a perfect stone to take travelling with you if you are in need of an extra boost of confidence and protection.
Like the leaves of the Mallow Plant for which Malachite is named, Malachite Crystals have a strong connection to the Earth and Natural World, resonating powerfully with nurturing, grounding, protective elemental Earth Energy which facilitates both personal safety/security and personal growth.
Peaceful and tranquil like the leaves it resembles, Malachite is a wonderful stress-reliever.
Malachite: Stone Of Abundance And Stone Of Prosperity
As an Abundance Stone, Malachite is thought to help its user to achieve their goals and acquire what they desire, including health, wealth, and prosperity.
Sometimes referred to as a Stone of Prosperity, a Malachite Crystal is believed to help nurture the user's relationships with others as well as a compassionate relationship with themselves.
Malachite: Stone Of Growth And Stone Of Transformation
Malachite is used in crystal healing as a growth crystal: its green crystal colouring is strongly symbolic of growth, fertility, and the essence of life itself.
Malachite is thus believed to be a stone highly symbolic of Growth, Transformation, and Nourishment, and is therefore regularly used by crystal healers for its reported rejuvenating, invigorating curative properties.
Malachite is a Stone of Growth and Stone of Transformation, believed to nurture people through the difficulties of new beginnings and help users navigate stumbling blocks along the roads to personal growth and transformation.
For this reason, Malachite is a great stone for those interested in boosting their personal development, as well as their connection to nature.
Malachite In Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, Malachite embodies the spirit of wood energy: regeneration, rejuvenation, and nourishment.
Malachite Chakras
Malachite Crystals are great crystals for cleansing negative energies, and work well at balancing chakras to achieve harmony and balance.
Malachite: Heart Chakra Stone
When Malachite is used as a Heart Chakra Crystal, it is said to bring harmony and peace to its user, especially in times of difficulty.
When used as a Heart Chakra Stone, Malachite can unlock deep feelings of self-compassion, compassion for others, and a warm, loving sense of being nurtured.
How Hard Is Malachite?
Malachite measures 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness, which means that it is a delicate, soft mineral and great care should be taken whilst handling and storing it to ensure its surface does not become damaged.
Malachite Crystal Care
As Malachite is a soft mineral, it is susceptible to all forms of damage if not handled carefully, especially water damage.
When moving your crystals around, ensure to protect your Malachite Crystal by handling it separately to your other crystals.
It is highly recommended that you do not soak Malachite in water for any length of time as Malachite is prone to cracking and breaking after water submersion (water damage) due to its softness as a mineral.
To clean your Malachite crystal, simply use a soft cloth and give the stone a dry wipe: try to avoid water, but if you do use water, use as little water as possible.
How To Safely Use Malachite
It is safe to handle polished Malachite, although it is recommended to wash your hands after handling Malachite.
It is not safe to drink Malachite crystal elixirs or to eat/drink other preparations of Malachite, Malacholla, or Chrysocolla due to these minerals having a high copper content, which makes them unsafe for human consumption.
Malachite Crystal Collections
This Malachite Crystal Freeform is a stunningly beautiful Green Crystal, and would be a welcome addition to any Crystal Collection.
Malachite Freeform Shapes make great Crystal Gifts for loved ones, and are ideal for the crystal collector or crystal healer.
Malachite is a natural green gemstone, and so much like Emerald, which is the Traditional Birthstone for May and the Taurus Birthstone, would be a fantastic Birthstone gift for loved ones born in Spring or under the Taurus Zodiac Sign (born between the 19th April and 20th May).
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