This striking Polished Malachite Slice measuring size: 40-80mm long displays a gorgeous leafy green hue topped with stunning swirls, orbs, and eye-like patterns.
What Is Malachite Made Of?
Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, often found in limestone deposits (the carbon source) alongside azurite and other minerals.
Deep inside caves, Malachite usually forms in botryoidal (grape-like) clusters or as stalactites.
Although similar in patterning to many Agates, Malachite is not a form of Agate.
This green semi-precious stone is often polished to form stunning green gemstones.
Where Does Malachite Come From?
Malachite can be found in locations worldwide, including Arizona in the USA, and Australia.
This piece was sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, one of the most important modern suppliers of Malachite.
Malachite History
Malachite, along with Lapis Lazuli, is one of the oldest stones known to human civilization and was used in many ancient cultures worldwide.
Malachite In Ancient Egypt
In Ancient Egypt, Malachite was particularly revered as a stone representing life, death, and rebirth.
The tombs of pharaohs and other Ancient Egyptian royalty were discovered to be heavily decorated with Malachite mined from the Suez.
It was believed that Malachite could aid safe passage into the after-life, and the after-life itself for this reason was sometimes referred to as the Fields of Malachite.
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