January
07
/ 2022
Crystals and gemstones have been a part of ancient cultures for millennia. They were and continue to be used as decoration and to preserve the memories of those who have passed on. Malachite is one such stone that was treasured in civilizations from Egypt to China because it could be carved into beautiful ornaments, used for paint pigments, ground into powder for medicinal purposes, and bring luck and calm. What is Malachite? Malachite is a beautiful green mineral found worldwide used in jewelry and other decorative objects. This gemstone is made up of copper and carbonate hydroxide, making it one of many minerals called "carbonates" with a chemical composition of Cu2CO3(OH)2. It is relatively soft with a Mohs hardness between
