Are you interested in using precious stones to help benefit from the healing properties that they contain? You’re making the right choice to start with malachite!
But, what does malachite even do, exactly? This is what we’re here to help uncover.
In this guide, we are going to be taking a deep dive look into malachite. From what it is, its historical uses, its benefits all the way to some of the different ways you can use this stone – we’ve made sure to cover all bases.
Read on!
What Is Malachite?
So, what is malachite, exactly? Well, to cut a long story short, malachite is essentially a type of green copper carbonate mineral that is a part of the monolithic crystal system and it is characterized by its silky shine and sparkle.
Though it has many uses, malachite is often used as an ore of copper, and it is characterized by an opaque transparency that can often come complete with a patterned surface.
To follow on, malachite typically tends to come in a very rich shade of green which only adds to its beauty and appeal. As for its meaning?
Well, unlike other types of precious stones out there, malachite is known for its ability to encourage transformation in the user, as well as help to increase positive vibrations and encourage change for the better.
Here are some fast facts about Malachite:
Malachite was historically adored by Greeks as well as the Egyptians
Malachite, though known as being a catalyst for transformation, is very often used as a protective stone.
Historically, malachite is often mined in either Russia, the Congo and Australia – although it can sometimes be mined in other places of the world, too.
This brings us to our next section!
What Are The Historical Uses Of Malachite?
Now that we have taken the time to break down what malachite is, we are now going to be talking you through some of the main uses that malachite was traditionally used for.
As we have already briefly mentioned above, malachite was adored by both Greek and Egyptian civilizations, should it should certainly come as no surprise to learn that this is a precious stone that is steeped in history.
With its stunning green swirls and deep rich color, malachite is a stone that is named from the Greek word for malakos, which essentially means “soft”.
While malachite is a stone that is typically associated with transformation and positive change, malachite is super versatile and also offers a variety of other benefits including protection against negative energy as well as a way to help open up the heart chakra if it is currently experiencing any blocks.
Not just that, but it wasn’t just the Greeks that loved malachite, either! As we have already briefly touched upon above, the Egyptians also loved malachite and would often mine for it in the Suez, with the earliest records dating all the way back to 4000 BC.
However, unlike the Greeks that used malachite for its healing properties, you might be interested to learn that the Egyptians typically used malachite for its beauty, and would often wear it as jewelry or even ground it to be worn on the eyes.
Fun fact: Cleopatra was often known to wear grounded down Malachite across her eyelids for a striking green eyeshadow effect!
When the middle ages rolled around, malachite was typically used by many healers as a way to treat those who were suffering from stomach ailments, as well as to help protect patients against curses as well as from negative energies in general.
Fast forward to the modern day, and malachite is still commonly used for its healing purposes, as well as worn as jewelry thanks to its striking emerald beauty (see also ‘What Color Is Alexandrite?‘).
What Can Malachite Do?
So, now that we have covered what malachite is as well as some of its historical uses – we are now going to be taking a closer look at some of the main ways that malachite can be used.
Well, we think that it’s pretty safe to say that malachie is one of the most versatile precious stones out there.
So much so that malachite is known for its ability to help with blood pressure, protect the body from the unwanted flow of dark energy, help to heal broken bones and even help to open up the heart chakra. Is there anything that this powerful little stone can’t do?
In particular, however, malachite is most known for its power healing energy that has the ability to help encourage the user to release any old trauma that they might be holding onto, as well as to break cycles and patterns that are no longer contributing to the growth of the user, too.
In other words, malachie is known as being a stone that is perfect for helping to encourage positive growth and transformation.
If you’re interested in using malachite for its healing properties, let’s take a look at this quick breakdown of how malachite can be used to help assist the mind, body and spirit below:
Physical healing: Malachite has the ability to help encourage healing of wounds, ailments and even broken bones! Along with that, it has also been suggested that malachite can help soothe menstrual cramps.
Mental and emotional healing: Malachite has the ability to flush away toxic emotions and bad energy, as well as help encourage confidence and self love.
Soul healing: Malachite is known to be able to open up the heart chakra.
Wrapping Up
There we have it! You’ve made it to the end of our guide to the precious stone malachite.
Now that you have taken the time to read through all of the above, we hope that we have been able to give you a much better idea of what malachite is – as well as provide you with insight on some of the different ways that it can be used. Thank you for reading!
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