Malachite helps to awaken your heart to what is truly important.

Malachite is a stone with the ability to deeply cleanse. Malachite helps you to move forward, releasing stagnation and the effects of trauma. Increased endurance may be a beneficial side effect.

About Malachite

Malachite is a hydrated carbonate. Very soft, on the MOHS hardness scale it rates from at a 4 or just under. It can be scratched by change in your pocket so carry with care.

The name Malachite comes from the Greek word for soft, malakos, which relates to the low number that Malachite hits on the hardness scale.

Malachite forms in green bands of varying shades through the interaction of its components including copper and water, manifesting as:

• a glob of green stone
• in a fibrous form
• on rare occasions as a stalagmite, growing up from the bottom of a cave

This stone forms where copper is found. Worldwide, Malachite exists in:

• Africa
• Australia
• France
• Mexico
• Romania
• The United States

In the United States you can find Malachite in the copper belts of the southwest and in Wisconsin.

Malachite Energy

Malachite is a very receptive stone, clearing negativity and pollution while amplifying all energy. It pushes you to examine what is important, moving you in the direction of the priorities that relate to your purpose.

Malachite increases the perceived effect of energy around you. If you are a highly sensitive person or identify as an empath, consider this before you work with Malachite.

Malachite balances the heart, bringing harmony and openness. This may encourage a more open expression of emotions, stimulate more risk taking with connections, and reduce inhibitions.

It modulates strong emotions while supporting the release of emotional and physical areas of stagnation.

Holding Malachite at the level of your heart while meditating can support a healthy stress response and the release of anxiety. The calming effect also encourages restful sleep. Discontinue use if you notice heart palpitations.

Electromagnetic pollution may be cleared with the use of Malachite.

Using Malachite

*Note that Malachite residue can be toxic. Avoid breathing in Malachite dust. Always use the indirect method to make Malachite elixir. Remove Malachite from your body before bathing, sleeping, and swimming.

Wear Malachite as a pendant handing near your Heart center.

On your body:

Place Malachite on the energy center at your Brow during meditation to open more fully for spiritual guidance.

Place Malachite on the energy center at your Solar Plexus to clear emotional disturbances.

Remove Malachite immediately if it causes distress in any way. Replace with:

• Rose Quartz to balance and harmonize the energy center at your Heart and open to compassion and empathy
• Rhodonite to release the effects of trauma

Any way that you choose to work with Malachite, polished is your best option if you will handle it.

In Your Environment

Malachite is said to attract money. You may choose to keep a piece in your cash drawer or place in the four corners of your home, store, or office.

Malachite Overview

Malachite is a soft, green stone that forms as a glob of banded stone, a fibrous mass, or growing upward as a stalagmite.

You can wear polished Malachite or place on your body as need but avoid getting it wet or inhaling dust if it is damaged.

Malachite connects at your Heart but interacts well with the energy centers at your Brow and Solar Plexus. It stimulates and clears.

Money may be attracted to Malachite.

Malachite energy stimulates and is both cooling and warming.

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The information included in this blog should not be used as medical advice. Seek immediate assistance from a licensed professional in the case of a medical emergency. Consult with your physician regarding medical questions.