Malachite




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Malachite		Natural Malachite Malachite TumbleStones
The mineral	is known as Malachite.
Malachite is comprised of its constituent elements (copper, carbon, oxygen and hydrogen) arranged in the monoclinic system of crystal symmetry. True crystals of malachite are rare. This mineral is usually found in the form of botryoidal encrusting masses, often in a fibrous radiating form. Malachite (and Azurite, which is chemically similar) are common secondary copper minerals that frequently occur together. These are usually located in the oxidized zones of copper deposits.

This page includes the following sections:

	Structure of Malachite	Distinguishing Features	Associations of Malachite
	Colours of Malachite		Where to Buy Malachite

Structures of Malachite


Malachite and Azurite (also known as Chessylite) have similar chemical compositions, the difference being the ratios between the quantities of the copper and the carbonate and hydroxyl groups.
The chemical symbol for Malachite is:
The chemical symbol for Azurite (Chessylite) is:

Distinguishing features
		Bright green colour;
		Botryoidal form;
		Hardness in the range 3.5 to 4;
		Soluble (with effervesence) in dilute hydrochloric acid.

Associations of Malachite
		Malachite has several interesting metaphysical characteristics. These include:
		Malachite has been described [1] as a "stone of transformation" because it is said to help in situations of changing circumstances and to facilitate spiritual development/evolution.
		Uses to clear and activate all of the chakras, especially the heart and throat chakras.
		Positive Relationships, including fidelity in romance and friendships, loyalty between partners, good judgement and responsibility in business.
		Use as a protective stone in the context of flight and aviation. Also used by some to alleviate anxiety associated with vertigo.
		Aiding recognition and release of emotional factors underlying illnesses and other personal blockages.

Colours of Malachite

The colours of the bands within malachite masses vary across a range of shades of bright to dark green.

Other colours may also be present due to the formation of bands or small grains of other similar materials formed in combination with malachite. The photographs below include examples of this.


Where can I buy Malachite ?
	Malachite is from the IvyRose Holistic Shop shop. Click here to visit the Malachite Section of the IvyRose OnLine Shop.

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Malachite

Structures of Malachite

Distinguishing features

Associations of Malachite

Colours of Malachite

Where can I buy Malachite ?