Malachite is copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with a vivid emerald hue, & one of the first ores used to produce copper metal. It can be found above copper deposits deep in the earth in various locations around the world, such as the Ural Mountains of Russia, Congo, Gabon, Zambia, Namibia, USA, Mexico & Australia. First reported in 1747 by J.G. Wallerius, Malachite gets its name from either the Greek word malhe, meaning grass (in reference to its green colour), malakhê, meaning mallow, or malakos, meaning soft. The Egyptians used Malachite as far back as 4,000 BC as an ornamental stone in jewellery & art, mining this mineral from deposits near the Isthmus of Suez & the Sinai. Its power as a talisman against evil was harnessed by the Egyptian people through cosmetics, grinding the mineral into a paste & painting it upon their eyelids. This vivid emerald kohl is famously believed to have been worn by Cleopatra herself. Furthermore, Ancient Egyptians believed that the afterlife contained an eternal paradise, referred to as the “Field of Malachite”, which resembled their lives without pain or suffering. This stone’s royal beauty was also admired by Russian czars & was notably used as mineral pigment in green paints during the Renaissance. Malachite has long been held as a symbol of protection & superstition, & its eye-like rings are thought to ward off the ‘evil eye.’

As a stone of protection, Malachite can act as a powerful guardian, shielding you & warning you of danger ahead. A mineral associated with ‘tough love,’ Malachite will encourage you to take accountability & responsibility, as well as release any habits, people or patterns bringing negativity into your life. It supports you through the healing process & the path towards love, breaking down any walls that have been built around your heart. By letting go of the past, this stone allows you to make way for the future, as well as encourages necessary change & major transformation. It invites you to be bold & take risks without fear, setting you on the road ahead to new adventures & possibilities. With Malachite by your side, you will feel protected every step of the way.

Carry with you to enhance visionary powers, ward off negativity & keep you protected. Finding a Malachite with a swirling ‘eye-shaped pattern’ is a special gift from the Universe! Gaze into its beauty to bring healing, power & transformation.