Malachite | Tumble Stone | Set of 3 or Single | (20-30mm) | New Beginnings

Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral that's often used for ornamental objects. It's a relatively soft, dense stone that's prized for its vivid green color.  

Physical properties    

•  Colour: Bright green, dark green, or black-green
•  Monoclinic Hardness: Between 3.5 and 4
• Specific gravity: Between 3.6 and 4
• Lustre: Adamantine to vitreous 
• Streak: Light green        

Formation  

Malachite is formed when copper ore weathers at the surface It's found in deposits worldwide, including Russia, Australia, and Africa    

Other facts  

The name malachite comes from the Greek and Latin words for a green mallow leaf. Malachite is relatively rare because many known deposits are depleted. In folklore, malachite is said to protect against evil spirits, witchcraft, and the Evil Eye