These cabochons are slices from a natural Malachite Stalagmite mineral specimen from Africa. Generally they have a natural stress fracture line and sometimes they have tiny holes in the center. Sometimes it is a tiny spot of royal blue Azurite! The outer edges are left naturally rough!
Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, and most often forms botryoidal, fibrous, or stalagmitic masses.
In the Middle Ages, Malachite was believed to protect against thee evil eye and to cure various types of stomach ailments.
This gemstone's name is from the Greek, malache, - "mallow" in reference to its green leaf color.
Malachite is said to be a protective stone, especially during pregnancy and childbirth, and during flying and other travel. Using this stone, one can counteract self-destructive romantic tendencies and help encourage true love.
Malachite Stalagmite
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