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"If you long for prosperity and love, malachite will bring you closer to both."

Symbolism and healing properties of malachite:

Malachite is associated with the heart and love. Its colour is a deep green, ranging from lighter tones through dark green, all the way to emerald green. It is traditionally linked to Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love, beauty, fertility and protection, who was also the goddess of dance, music and joy. It reportedly has a harmonising effect, particularly in the area of romantic relationships. In astrology, this gemstone is also considered a stone of protection.

People also seek it out for its supportive effects on transformation and change. It reportedly helps a person find the strength and courage to overcome obstacles, and to cope with life changes. Malachite is also associated with the energy of growth and abundance. It is said to attract prosperity, wealth and success. It is very suitable for entrepreneurs and those who long to live in abundance. In alternative medicine it is used for its reported detoxifying effects. It is also often associated with protecting the aura and cleansing the energy field.

Malachite is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Gemini (22 May to 21 June), Cancer (22 June to 22 July), Libra (23 September to 23 October) and Scorpio (24 October to 22 November)

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Localities, forms of malachite and history:

The best-known locality of malachite is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is also one of the largest producers of this gemstone. Other major localities include Russia, Australia, the USA and South Africa.

In nature it occurs in the form of crystals, which take the shape of hexagonal columns and needles. It is also found in the form of veins, cylinders or round nodules shaped by erosion, as a base mass forming part of various rocks, or as dust. In any case, natural malachite reportedly has really strong properties. On the Mohs hardness scale it corresponds to a hardness of 3.5 to 4.

Malachite was already a very popular stone in ancient Egypt, where it was used to make jewellery, statues and tombs. In ancient Greece and Rome it was also used to make amulets and talismans and as a symbol of prosperity and wealth. In the Middle Ages it was used to make furniture, pictures and art objects. Later it became particularly popular for making jewellery.

Did you know?

the Russian Tsar Peter the Great had a malachite room built, the famous room in the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg, as a gift for the King of Prussia, Frederick William I. The room was made from 55 m² of malachite, amber and other precious stones, and consisted of 8 rooms. To this day it remains one of the most significant and interesting works of art in history and is considered the "eighth wonder of the world".

What is malachite used for and what can you make from it?

Malachite is a very popular stone in jewellery-making, used to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, brooches and clasps. Malachite is carved into various shapes. It is used either as the main stone or as small stones combined with other gemstones, such as diamonds or emeralds. It can also be carved into small beads. Jewellery made from malachite has a very natural and elegant look. It is stylish and very beautiful. But you can also make lamps, figurines, candlesticks, vases, board games, buttons, door handles, paperweights and picture frames from malachite.

Chakras associated with malachite:

3rd chakra – solar plexus chakra Manipura: affects emotional balance
4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: affects the heart, associated with compassion and love
6th chakra – third eye Ajna: affects spiritual growth and consciousness

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