Stone Egg Malachite 2.25 inch Gemstone African Green Rock #O4

Description

African Green Malachite Stone Egg Rock
This lovely banded
Malachite semi precious stone egg carving
is about 2.75 inches or 57 mm in height.
Lovely leafy green banded Malachite material! The material came from the Katanga Mine area in the Congo, Africa.
Malachite is a copper carbonate. It has a hardness between 3.5 and 4. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, and most often forms botryoidal, fibrous, or stalagmitic masses.
This material is found in the oxidation zone of major copper deposits.
This stone's name is from the Greek, malache, - "mallow" in reference to its green leaf color.
Metaphysical Properties of Malachite:
Malachite is a very protective stone, being especially helpful for general protection, protection from evil, protection during pregnancy and childbirth, and protection for children. It is also an excellent protection stone during flying and other travel. 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.
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