Our collection of malachite includes raw, polished, and tumbled stones.
This green mineral is popular with collectors and valued for its healing properties.
Malachite has been used as an ore of copper for more than 7000 years.
It often occurs with or close to the mineral azurite. The presence of azurite and malachite often indicates that native copper is nearby.
Malachite rarely forms individual crystals, but typically occurs in a massive crystal habit.
Minerals with a crystal habit described as 'massive' crystallise as a large, shapeless mass with no defined external shape or structure.
Malachite is a soft and fragile mineral whose dust is toxic. Being so soft makes it difficult to cut and polish.
Being an ore of copper, malachite should not get wet and must never be used as an elixir.
Minerals: K and L
