MALACHITE

An opaque gemstone with a white greenish to dark color with bands. Its color comes from copper rust. Sensitive to heat, acid, ammonium and hot baths. In spite of it its weakness and lack of hardness, it is a very sought-after and used stone, normally in cabochon cut or balls. It is also used to cut decorative objects.

An opaque gemstone with a greenish color comes from copper rust.

DID YOU KNOW THAT…?

It was used by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans as an ornamental stone, or when crushed, as eye makeup or coloring.

ORIGIN

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Hungary, USA.

COLOR

Green with bands.

SYMBOLOGY

LUCK: Malachite is a gemstone representing luck and protection. Malachite strengthens our willpower and keeps us away from negative energy, while it also stabilizes our mood and brings harmony to our emotions.