Genuine Natural Malachite Crystal Slices, High Quality Malachite Crystal Pieces

Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral. It was one of the first ores used to produce copper metal. These specimens are sourced from the Congo which extensively mines the material for its copper content.

Pliny the Elder, 79 CE used the ancient term Molochitus but by 1661 the revised spelling was widely adopted as Malachite. Malachite has a widely variable habit ranging from botryoidal, silky, and stalactite like forms.

Malachite symbolism has strong associations with travelers of all kinds as well as children. Both groups of people need all the protection they can get. In some parts of Italy, people wore malachite pieces resembling eyes to ward away the Evil Eye.

Malachite is the essence of joy and is known as the "stone of transformation" because it helps reveal and heal emotional pain by absorbing the pain into itself. It is especially helpful in bringing ease during times of change and gives the insight needed for personal growth.