Description
- Approximate beads per strand: 110
- What is it: Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide and was one of the first ores used to create copper metal. Mohs Hardness is 3.5 to 4.
- History: When ground into a powder, malachite was a great green pigmented paint for thousands of years. Malachite pigment has been found in the paintings of Egyptian tombs and in paintings throughout Europe created during the 15th and 16th centuries.
- Metaphysical Properties: Malachite is said to be an extremely powerful stone and is often called the “stone of transformation” and is used for deep energy cleaning, bringing healing and positive transformation to the wearer. It has deep connection to nature.
- Because gemstones are natural materials, appearances may vary from bead to bead
Additional Information
Finish: |
Polished |
Approx. Strand Length: |
15.5 inches |
Dimensions: |
3x4mm |
Shape: |
Faceted Rondelle |
Hole Size: |
.7mm |
Sold: |
By the strand |
Material: |
Malachite |
Color: |
Green |
Range: |
4-5.9mm |
Range: |
3-3.9mm |
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