Malachite

(en français)

Chemical Formula :
Cu2CO3(OH)2 - basic copper carbonate
Hardness :
Between 3.5 and 4
Color :
Light green to dark green
Locality :

Some of the very best current material comes from the Congo (or Zaire, in Africa). The Congo regulates the export of the stone and will not allow the rough to be exported directly.
Origin :
The name derived from the Greek word "malache", meaning mallow in reference to its green color or "malakos", meaning soft. Malachite is most often found in massive forms with various patterns. It is often found in botryoidal masses that produce bulls-eye patterns when sliced through. The concentric circular patterns are very desirable in the final stone.

Cut stones (usually cabochon) have been used since ancient Egyptian times as amulets, carvings, and even as powder for eye shadow. It has been used as a pigment for green paint. Less valuable than turquoise, jade, and lapis.

Physical and Spiritual Quality :
The Malachite has very strong power.
It takes out traumas from the unconscious and releases from there negativity. However, in this purifying process, the Malachite might cause impatience or nerves, but one must remember that those are temporary phenomenons and after that, he will feel much more relaxation and patience.
The Malachite is a stone with very strong protection qualities. It said that when the Malachite brakes, it's a sign that the person saved from hard accident or even death. It is also good for treatment in allergies.

In the bussiness field, the Malachite neutralizes influences of people with impure intentions. Helps win success and atracts wealth.
For its strong ability to vacuum negative energies, its possible to put Malachite on every painfull part of the body for getting relief.