Malachite
I love the intense green
color of this gemstone and when wire
wrapping with copper (my favorite) The energy is out of this world J. To me malachite is one of the best healing stones
specially with matters of the heart.
Scientific Properties:
Malachite is a copper
carbonate hydroxide mineral, with the formula Cu2CO3(OH).This opaque, green
banded mineral crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, and most often
forms botryoidal, fibrous, or stalagmitic masses, in fractures and spaces, deep
underground, where the water table and hydrothermal fluids provide the means
for chemical precipitation. Individual crystals are rare but do occur as
slender to acicular prisms. Pseudomorphs after more tabular or blocky azurite
crystals also occur.Typical malachite is laminated and whether or not microbes
intervene in its formation is unknown.
The stone's name derives
(via Latin: molochītis, Middle French: melochite, and Middle English
melochites) malāchē,
"mallow". The mineral was given this name due to its resemblance to
the leaves of the Mallow plant.
Malachite was used as a
mineral pigment in green paints from antiquity until about 1800. The pigment is
moderately lightfast, very sensitive to acids and varying in color. The natural
form was being replaced by its synthetic form, verditer amongst other synthetic
greens. It is also used for decorative purposes, such as in the Malachite Room
in the Hermitage, which features a huge malachite vase. "The Tazza",
a large malachite vase, one of the largest pieces of malachite in North America
and a gift from Tsar Nicholas II, stands as the focal point in the center of
the room of Linda Hall Library.
Archeological evidence
indicates that the mineral has been mined and smelted at Timna valley in Israel
for over 3,000 years. Since then, malachite has been used as both an ornamental
stone and as a gemstone.
ormula mass 221.1 g/mol
Color Bright green, dark green, blackish green,
commonly banded in masses; green to yellowish green in transmitted light
Crystal habit Massive, botryoidal, stalactitic,
crystals are acicular to tabular prismatic
Crystal system Monoclinic—prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space
group P21/a
Cleavage Perfect on {201} fair on {010}
Fracture Subconchoidal to uneven
Mohs scale hardness 3.5–4.0
Luster Adamantine to vitreous; silky if fibrous;
dull to earthy if massive
Streak light green
Diaphaneity Translucent to opaque
Specific gravity 3.6–4
Optical properties Biaxial (–)
Refractive index nα = 1.655 nβ = 1.875 nγ = 1.909
Birefringence δ = 0.254
Mystical, Magical and Healing properties of Malachite
Malachite is a lovely,
natural amalgam of minerals, which helps the wearer to remember and renew the
connection to the All. It freshens the outlook and allows us to touch our core
self without the fear that generally holds us back. It allows us to touch our
child within and to be reborn into the light. It is soothing to the soul, and
releases stress to help create new beginnings.
Malachite is great for
increasing ones concentration skills and is quite beneficial to ones physical,
as well as psychic, vision. Malachite helps to find a balanced path between the
desires of ego and of our higher Will, aiding us in removing blockages and
inspiring us with ideas which will help to manifest those goals.
Malachite is believed to be
a strong protector of children. It is said to protect the wearer from accidents
and protects travelers. Malachite has been used to aid success in business and
protect against undesirable business associations. It is a stone of balance in
relationships.
Malachite is always green,
usually in banded tones varying from very dark green to a mellow green. Most
malachite comes from Zaire, Chile and Australia.
Ancient Egyptians, Greeks
and Romans used malachite for jewelry and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is
used in amulets to protect against the evil eye. In the Middle Ages it was used
to protect children from witches and other dangers.
Malachite is a stone that
should not be used for physical healing. Malachite has been called the
"mirror of the soul". It is variable in its condition. It reaches the
inner feelings of the person and reflects what is there, negative or positive.
It is so beautiful that one would like to wear it in jewelry, but caution must
be used when wearing Malachite. It will always reflect how you feel, if you
feel negative don't wear Malachite. It reminds us that we have a dual nature and
it is up to each person to know and rule his own person. To help get rid of
nightmares, keep a piece of Malachite in your bedroom.
Malachite promotes growth
and builds up strength in many ways. It is the stone of pregnant woman, and
additionally it is a successful remedy against heart pains and cardiac asthma.
The optic nerves in the eyes can be strengthened with daily bathing of the eyes
in malachite water.
Malachite has wonderful
healing properties, and because of the high copper content of the stone it has
a very steady pulsing electromagnetic energy field. This gemstone is told to
absorb negative energy from the auric field cleansing it, thus balancing the
wearer and protecting them from the effects negative energies.
Using this stone, one can
counteract self-destructive romantic tendencies and help encourage true, pure
love. Malachite is also good for enhancing emotional stability and balance in
general. It can decrease one's tendency to radiation illness, asthma, arthritis,
and tumors.
Energy: Receptive
Element: Earth
Powers: Power, protection,
love, peace, business success
Malachite is worn to detect
impending danger, legend tells us that this stone breaks into pieces to warn
it's wearer of the forthcoming danger.
This stone has long been
used is magical rights, used to lend extra energy and power. Wear it, hold it
or place it on the alter to increase your ability to send power toward your
magical goal.
Though the stone is a
tranquil green-blue it is often used in protective magic, particularly if that
which involves children.
Beads or pendants of
malachite are worn to guard against negativity and physical dangers, wearing a
malachite that touches your skin near your heart expands your ability to love,
and in so draws love to you.
It is an excellent stone
and quite valuable to those who feel as if they are at the end of their rope;
however, caution must be used when wearing this stone, as it amplifies whatever
energy you project!
I hope you enjoyed the information on malachite
Bonnie Jordan of Jordan's Jewelry Designs
Information
Sources:
The Crystal Bible
by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by
Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal
Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian
Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and
Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing
& Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated
Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals
and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002
Wikipedia, the
free encyclopedia
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So, there’s one bit of information that’s worrying in here: the bit about bathing one’s eyes in malachite water. Malachite is toxic due to that high copper content, and especially so when it comes into contact with water.
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