Malachite is known for its protective properties, shielding its wearer from negative energies and environmental pollutants. Malachite is believed to aid during times of change, helping to release old patterns and embrace new ones. Malachite is believed to aid emotional healing by bringing unresolved issues to the surface that need to be addressed and released. It promotes inner peace and balance. This crystal improves clarity of thought and insight, helping to make decisions confidently and wisely. Malachite is strongly associated with the heart chakra, encouraging love, compassion, and empathy. Malachite helps to open and balance this chakra (heart) promoting deeper connections with oneself and others.
Malachite is a basic copper carbonate hydroxide mineral (Cu2CO3(OH)2). MALACHITE IS TOXIC! Malachite contains a lot of copper. I recommend keeping it out of reach of children and animals. The name Malachite comes from the Greek word Malche. The name may also come from the word Malakos, meaning soft.
Chakra: Heart, solar plexus, sacral
Zodiac: Scorpio, Aries
Mohs hardness: 3.5-4
Element: Earth
Malakiitti is Malachite in English
Author: Miss Moonlight - Crystal Sparkle