25/05/2026
Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome to Tuesday, let’s explore the wonders of Malachite – the Stone of Transformation.
Malachite, a vibrant green copper carbonate mineral, has been mined and used for over 5,000 years, dating back to ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations. The Egyptians mined malachite in the Sinai Peninsula and associated it with the goddess of fertility. They used ground malachite as eye paint (eyeshadow) and in tomb paintings. Malachite was believed to represent new life and vegetation, and the “Field of Malachite” symbolized an eternal, pain-free paradise. In Rome, it was known as the “peacock stone” and was often used in jewelry and amulets. Both the Greeks and Romans believed that malachite protected against the “evil eye” and, when worn by children, safeguarded them against illness.
Malachite has a high copper content and can be highly toxic if ingested or if its dust is inhaled. Polished malachite is safe to wear as jewelry, as the risk of copper toxicity only arises from inhaling dust or ingesting it, not from skin contact. In today’s world, Malachite is believed to assist those undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy by helping to support and minimize side effects. It is thought to enhance immune function, stimulate the liver to release toxins, and support DNA and cellular repair. : Malachite is used to stabilize mood swings, release old traumas, and foster a sense of inner peace during the stress of a cancer diagnosis, when worn either before or after a treatment.
Crystal Benefits of Malachite:
Malachite: Intuition – Visualization – Spiritual Insight
Malachite is a powerful stone, but one that needs to be handled with caution. It is a highly protective stone and amplifies both positive and negative energies. Place on the third eye, it activates visualization and psychic vision. Malachite can be used to access other worlds, both inner and outer. It can assist one in receiving insights and messages from the subconscious mind. Psychologically, Malachite is a stone of transformation. Life is lived more intensely under the influence of this adventurous stone which encourages risk-taking and change.
Come and see the many varied shapes and patterns that make up this wonderful crystal and find your piece today. I will be at the Wellington store with Mr Onyx today, and Belinda will be at the Levin store. We look forward to seeing you.
Crystal Blessings,
Susan