Malachite - Protective stone

Malachite - Protective stone, single piece

Malachite, or basic copper carbonate, is a strong green mineral formed as a result of the alteration of copper ores. The name malachite comes from the Greek words "malāchē lithos" (Μολοχίτης λίθος), mauve-colored stone. The green color of the mineral resembled the shade of the leaves of the mallow plant. Malachite is a dense, finely crystalline mineral that often occurs in round, kidney-shaped formations, aggregates. Size about 69mm x 39mm x 35mm. Weight about 95g.

Symbol meaning

Malachite has been valued for thousands of years. It was praised by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Malachite was considered an important protective stone and was used to make protective amulets, jewelry and decorative objects. In ancient Egypt, the color green (wadj) was associated with death, resurrection, new life, vegetation and fertility. The Egyptians believed that after death they would enter a paradise called the "Malachite Fields", which was very similar to the world of the living, but without the deprivation and suffering. Malachite was believed to ward off negative forces and cure eye diseases. Probably for this reason, ground malachite was also used as eye shadow. Some believe that malachite is still evolving and will be one of the most important healing stones of the new millennium. They believe that malachite can be used for divination or to reach other worlds

Ritual use

In ancient Greece, generals wore bracelets and rings made of malachite when leading their famous battles. They were convinced that malachite would help them achieve victory. The French Marbodus recommended that children and young people wear malachite as a talisman to ensure a good night's sleep. In 17th-century Spain, it was believed that a malachite amulet worn around a child's neck would protect the child while they slept and keep evil spirits away. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that wearing malachite around the neck eased toothaches. Over the centuries, malachite has been believed to protect against witches, lightning strikes, stomach ailments, and curses, and to attract success, happiness, and worldly wealth. Some believe that malachite is still evolving and will be one of the most important healing stones of the new millennium. They also believe that malachite can be used for divination or to reach other worlds.

Note! Malachite may contain toxic copper carbonate. Handle the raw stone with care and avoid breathing the dust or exposing it to your skin. Keep uncut malachite out of the reach of children and pets.