Malachite Slice Freeform

Malachite is a vibrant green mineral known for its distinctive banded and swirled patterns. It is primarily composed of copper carbonate and is often used as a gemstone and for ornamental purposes.

The first culture to use malachite for adornment was ancient Egypt around 4,000 BC. The Egyptians used malachite as an ornamental stone in jewellery and art. Malachite also played an important role in European paintings during the Renaissance period of the 15th and 16th centuries as a pigment for paints and dyes. It is believed that many of the green colours found in Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel painting were painted with malachite-based oil paints. From the medieval through the Victorian times small pieces of malachite were hanged and dangled from baby cribs and children's beds to help keep evil away, and to help children have peaceful sleep. High quality malachite, discovered in 1635 in the foothills of the Urals, had become very fashionable for jewellery by 1820 and was frequently paired with gold and diamonds.

Malachite 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.

Malachite encourages to live life intensively and tanking risks. it is used to brake unwanted ties and habits by those practicing crystal healing.

This is a wonderful, empowering stone to wear when starting a new project or job or moving to a new home.