Description
Add a bold touch of natural beauty to your collection with these malachite spheres, each one showcasing the vivid green color and intricate banding that make this mineral so beloved. Malachite is known for its eye-catching patterns and rich, saturated greens, formed through complex mineral processes over thousands of years. Each sphere is hand-polished to a smooth finish, allowing the unique designs within the stone to stand out from every angle.
Of the two spheres available, each offers its own distinctive character. One sphere features rare, naturally formed pockets within the stone, where mineral growth has created small cavities and intricate formations. These pockets add depth and texture, revealing the fascinating internal landscape of malachite and offering a glimpse into the mineral’s growth history. The other sphere is adorned with lighter, swirling patterns that move gracefully across its surface, creating an almost fluid sense of motion and highlighting the stone’s layered structure.
Both spheres are perfect for display, collecting, or as tactile accents in your space. Their polished surfaces feel satisfying in the hand and invite closer inspection, whether you’re a mineral enthusiast, a geology student, or someone who simply appreciates the artistry of nature.
The bold green hues and unique internal features make these spheres conversation starters and standout pieces in any collection.
Malachite is a copper carbonate mineral, and its vibrant coloration and banding are the result of mineral deposition and crystal growth over time. These spheres provide an excellent example of these natural processes, making them valuable for educational purposes or as teaching tools in earth science and mineralogy.
Each of our malachite spheres is sold individually, so you can select the one that best suits your preferences. With only two on hand, these are a special find for anyone who values unique natural specimens.
Options:
- Darker- Approx. 1.375″ in diameter, 92g
- Lighter- Approx. 1.375″ in diameter, 82g
These malachite spheres are WYSIWYGs.
For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.
What is Malachite?
Malachite is a copper carbonate mineral prized for its intense green color and distinctive banded patterns. Formed through natural processes in copper-rich environments, malachite’s swirling and concentric rings make every piece visually unique. Its smooth, polished surface highlights the intricate designs, making these minis a standout addition to any gemstone or mineral collection.
Care Tips
Malachite is a softer mineral and should be handled with care. Avoid exposure to water, acids, or harsh chemicals, as these can damage the stone’s surface. Clean gently with a dry, soft cloth and store separately from harder minerals to prevent scratches.
Malachite Metaphysical Properties:
- Assists with transformations, changing situations
- Assists with spiritual evolution
- Clears and activates all chakras, but especially great for the Heart and Throat charkas
- Helps with understanding one’s emotions
- Great for re-birthing and for the recognition and release of negative experiences that have been forgotten or lost to issues such as dissociation
- Helps get to the root of problems in the mind, body, and spirit
- Used for balancing
- Removes roadblocks in the way of goals and can illuminate the necessary steps to achieve a goal
- Assists one in taking personal responsibility with understanding both intellectually and intuitively
- Enhances the intuition and instincts
- Brings fidelity and loyalty to partnerships in business and other relationships
- Enhances responsibility and practicality in business pursuits
- Chakra Association: All, but especially the Heart and Throat
- Astrological Association: Capricorn, Scorpio
- Numerical Vibration: 9
Chemical Composition: Copper Carbonate Hydroxide- Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
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Please Note:
- Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
- The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
- Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
- Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.
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