Malachite #205
Spiritual ID Card: Velvet Malachite
Also Known As: Malachite, Velvet Stone, Green Copper
Locations Found: Predominantly in Russia, Zaire, Australia, and the United States.
Appearance: Velvet Malachite is a gorgeous stone that boasts deep green hues with unique, velvety patterns. This variation of Malachite has a soft, almost suede-like texture, setting it apart from its polished counterparts.
Strengths: Known as the 'Stone of Transformation', Velvet Malachite is revered for its ability to clear and activate all Chakras. It's a stone of deep emotional healing and is particularly useful for absorbing negative energies.
Weaknesses: Although Velvet Malachite is a powerful stone, it can be toxic in raw form. Therefore, it should be used in its polished form and kept out of the reach of children and pets.
Mind Connection: Velvet Malachite stimulates intuition and insight, helping to clear confusion and making decision making easier. It encourages risk-taking and change, breaking unwanted ties and outworn patterns.
Body Connection: Physically, Velvet Malachite is believed to aid in the functioning of the immune and nervous systems. It's also said to help in the treatment of asthma, arthritis, and fractures.
Spirit Connection: Velvet Malachite is a stone of balance and abundance. It enhances spiritual growth by opening the heart to unconditional love, encouraging empathic understanding and spiritual guidance.
Complementary Stones: Clear Quartz to amplify its energy, Rose Quartz for heart healing, and Citrine to balance its intense energy.
Fun Facts: Malachite gets its name from the Greek word 'mallow', a type of herb, due to its green color. Additionally, Velvet Malachite was used as a mineral pigment in green paints from antiquity until the 19th century.