With its beautiful, rich green color, malachite's importance as jewelry is undeniable. Its opaque force and power commands respect and hypnotizes the viewer. Yet the movement, flow and energy in its lines, circles and designs is calming and inviting. This is a spiritual invitation.
Malachite embodies the deep, healing green of nature and represents the innate beauty of flowers, trees, roots and plants. It manifests the dark green color that rules the physical plane. It is a transformational stone that can help a person change a situation and provide spiritual growth. It heals on a physical and emotional level, drawing out impurities and energizing the entire aura and vitality of the body.
The name malachite may come from the Greek malakee or malache, meaning resembling a mallow leaf, or from the Greek malakos, meaning soft.
As copper carbonate, malachite is sometimes symbiotic with azurite to form malachite-azurite, or with malachite-malachite.
Malachite mines were known to the ancient Egyptians as early as 4000 BC. between Suez and Sinai. It was also popular among the ancient Greeks and Romans for jewelry, decorations, and in powder form for eyeshadow. In the Middle Ages, malachite was considered a protector against the "evil eye" and a remedy for various stomach ailments. Russian tsars used malachite to decorate their castles and panels with intricate marquetry work.
An Overview of Malachite Healing Benefits
Malachite is a protective stone that absorbs negative energy and pollutants from the atmosphere and body. It protects against all kinds of radiation, eliminates electric smog and heals the energy of the earth. There is a microwave near the kitchen and a TV in the living area.
In the workplace, malachite protects against noise, too bright neon lights and harmful rays from technological equipment, negative phone calls and emails.
As a travel stone, malachite can protect and overcome fear of flying if you strengthen the crystal before traveling by holding the malachite stone and imagining yourself in the wings of Archangel Raphael. It helps alleviate jet lag, facilitates smooth business travel, and provides protection when driving on congested highways.
Malachite is known to be a stepping stone for airplanes and crews to prevent accidents, for miners to prevent unexplained accidents, and for secretaries to stimulate clear thinking.
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