Etymology and properties
The name malachite comes from the ancient Greek "malaikhé", which translates as "mauve". It is not the name of the color mauve, but from the plant known as "mallow", (a plant which has beautiful green leaves relatively soft).
An alternative hypothesis suggests that the origin of the The name Malachite comes from the Greek "Malachos" which means means "soft" in reference to tenderness of the stone. It's often this interpretation.
Malachite belongs to the large family carbonates. This stone is in fact a real hydrated copper carbonate. It has a hardness of 4 on the Mohs, making it a soft stone. The working in jewelry requires not to break or damage it. scratch.
This stone is easily recognized by its this green, more or less dark, more or less with light-coloured veins, or on the contrary black. Its green color results from the presence of copper. More rarely, malachite takes sometimes in the form of prismatic crystals.
Stories and legends
Contrary to many stones, the malachite has many stories to tell, legends and myths. The first uses of malachite are at minus 4 000 years BC. We can say that its history goes back to the dawn of time. For centuries malachite has been used for thousands of years by many civilizations to achieve therapeutic, medicinal, cosmetological and decorative.
At the time of ancient Egypt, the venerable green stone is the symbol of the of rebirth, eternal youth and good health. For the Egyptians, death is the sign of a new life. They even name the afterlife as the domain of malachite.
Egyptian women used to wear malachite in amulet bearing the effigy of Thouéris, goddess maternity protection. On a daily basis malachite is ground and used as a cosmetic (blush). eye shadow), while also being renowned for relieve eye infections.
The ancient Greeks considered malachite as a stone of protection with numerous medicinal properties. Combatants wore it as a war amulet. The Greeks have also discovered the delicate of malachite cameos. Then, the malachite was widely used in the creating ornamentation for facades and living rooms and corridors. The temple of Artemis is decorated, in Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the world, with malachite.
In Roman civilization, malachite has often confused with chrysocolla. However, Pliny the Elder (23 A.D. - 79 A.D.), the famous naturalist, described it perfectly in his encyclopaedia Histoires Natural. The Romans offered malachite in the form of pendants to children for protect from lightning during storms.
At the time of the Middle Ages, we attributed to malachite's curious properties, including that of understanding animals! However, Jean de Mandeville (turn of the century - 1372), famous explorer, describes malachite and his the same virtues: protection of children against bad luck and against enemy wounds and certain diseases.
At that time, malachite, imported from in the Middle East is ground to a powder, then used to tint green icons, icons, icons, icons murals and illuminations.
Nowadays, a large number of projects in malachite can be seen all over the world. At United States, in 1819, the French sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire creates the ornamentation bronze Demidof Vase in malachite veneer, 1.71 m high.
In France, there is even the Salon des malachites at the Château du Grand Trianon in Versailles. Most of the ornamental objects in malachite, which can be seen in museums and castles, come from malachite deposits. Russian mines, in particular the Urals.
The deposits
The main deposits are in the Congo, in Australia, Canada, Germany and Mexico, etc.
The benefits of malachite in lithotherapy
Benefits for your health psychic
Malachite, with its green color, restores a sense of energy and vitality. In spring, the nature reveals greens in every shade, from light to dark green. Springtime symbolizes renewal. The green color of malachite brings hope and serenity. It helps combat stress and anxiety.
Wearing malachite gives you vitality and energy. It makes you want to have projects and bring them to fruition. It enables you to overcome life's difficulties. This stone is a real moral support.
It encourages change and improves links with others. It opens the door to compassion and empathy. The person is a good listener and understanding. Dialogues and relationships are of the highest quality.
Malachite improves persuasiveness by providing a clear, concise and easy-to-understand structured. It helps develop self-confidence and self-esteem. This stone radiates powerful waves positive.
Placed in a bedroom, it allows you to banishes gloomy thoughts and helps you get a good night's sleep repairing and soothing. It effectively combats against sadness intense.
Benefits for your health physics
Malachite releases blockages emotional and affective issues buried by our psyche throughout our lives. Thus, the anxieties, fears and anxiousness are overcome and evacuated.
Malachite restores the desire to drink a lot of water during the day. This promotes elimination and healthy functioning solar plexus chakra.
Malachite is reputed to promote good circulation of body fluids. We say also proves effective against evil transportation.
Malachite and signs associated astrological
Malachite has powerful virtues regenerative effect on all natives of the zodiac. However, some astrological signs are more receptive than others. This is the cases for the following signs:
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Taurus: symbol of the earth, fertility and stubbornness. This sign represents loyalty, possessiveness and tenacity. Wearing a malachite gives her well-being and serenity. This sign is reliable and realistic. He is very tenacious and almost impossible to change his mind. He is materialistic, enjoys owning land and real estate. He demonstrates great generosity with those around him. We speak abundance and luxury. He loves parties and pleasures. He has strong ideas. Very well-balanced, he knows exactly what he wants in life. He is said to be loyal and honest his word is gold. In love, he is very tactile and loves to caress. Its sensuality makes an excellent lover. He seeks the love of his life. When he finds it, he's very faithful and eager to start a family ;
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Scorpion: symbol of the death, transformation and instinct. This sign represents mystery, sexual desire and passion. Wearing malachite reinforces her ability to listen and understand others. He has the ability to identify his interlocutor psychologically and can go to the point of manipulation. He has a taste for success and is a formidable adversary. Nothing no one can resist it. He can become sadistic, violent and tyrannical. He's unforgiving of betrayal and vengeance is terrible. He's a mysterious person, hard to pin down. He hides his naturalness affectionate and tender under a rather cold. Determined, he always finishes what he starts. has begun. In the event of disagreement, it's best to give up the game, because he won't give in. At He's passionate and magnetic. He hypnotizes its prey. He needs to possess them totally. He seeks to merge with his partner. Once all the experiences he settles down and looks for love. of his life;
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Capricorn: symbol of ambition, determination and perseverance. This sign represents maturity, wisdom and upward mobility. The port a malachite to soothe it and to help combat negative emotions. This sign is organized and highly methodical. He demonstrates maturity relatively early. He knows exactly what he wants to do in life and puts everything to achieve its objectives. It is a hard-working and doesn't count his hours hours to satisfy his superiors. He has need for professional recognition. It is very secretive and not easily revealed. On can sometimes call him psychorigid. But underneath his mask of coldness, he hides his hypersensitivity. In love, he is very complexed and untrusting. He can't to let go. He is uncomfortable during displays of affection. Sometimes he gives up certain relationships in order to avoid suffering. Over the years, he has grown insurance and can now look forward to build a lasting relationship.
Malachite and the chakras
Malachite contributes to the balance of the throat chakra. This chakra is located on the seventh cervical vertebra. This chakra of the a well-balanced throat for good elocution and a harmonious voice. The speech is clear, precise and easy to understand. The person communicates very well with those around her. She listens to others with great empathy and compassion. She's very serene.
The throat chakra unbalanced, too much open, leads to a lack of self-confidence. The is ironic and drowns those around him in irony. a stream of words. His speech is incomprehensible. She can become aggressive and naughty.
Blocked throat chakra stops expression and generates the fear of being judged. The person prefers to remain silent. If they is expressed, it may be coarse and vulgar. She's shy, self-conscious and nervous. She has a tendency to babble.
Maintenance, purification and recharging the malachite
In its natural environment, malachite can be purifies and recharges with the elements that surround it. But since its extraction, she can't do it anymore. So, as soon as When you arrive at your new home, proceed to the following operations. Repeat these actions for your stone about once a year. months.
Avoid bringing your stone into contact with water or salt. Purify it either with fumigation with white sage, either in a tibetan bowl, or with the burial in the ground for one week about.
Recharge it in the moonlight (avoid direct sunlight). full moon and the sun's rays). You can also place it on a pile of on a quartz or amethyst geode for 24 hours. hours.
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