EVENT: OMG Malachite

This week we added Malachite to our Oakland Metaphysical Group’s practice. Together with the grounding effects of Tigers Eye, Malachite stirred up the energies in our hearts. For some it was too much, for others it was not enough...

Malachite is a beautiful, green-banded stone which is an altered form of copper. Malachite occurs when copper reacts with carbonated water or limestone. More water in the copper makes the green lighter; less water in the copper makes the green darker. The black bands of Malachite are ones that formed without water.

The weathered green you see on copper roofs is a form of Malachite. Bronze objects partially or wholly converted into malachite have been found at ancient Assyrian sites.

Malachite is a 3.5 - 4 on Mohs Scale of Hardness, a relatively soft stone, easily scratched. It is the same hardness as Calcite or Fluorite. Protect it from temperature changes & prolonged sunshine.

Zaire is a popular country for Malachite, but it is also found in many other places around the world.

Energetically:

• Malachite is also known as the POWER STONE.
• It has a strong, aggressive energy, effective in releasing trapped emotions and bringing change to those who are ready for it
• Working with Malachite can be a draining experience as it clears out your aura of negative experiences.
• Malachite breaks unwanted ties and bad habits
• It helps you to become more independent and responsible for your own actions
• It releases inhibitions and encourages expressing feelings
• Malachite is great in releasing psychosomatic problems developed in this life or past lives.
• It restores our ability to breathe deeply.
• You may want to counter the energy of Malachite with gentle energies of soothing stones like Rose Quartz
• Malachite enhances negative and positive energies, so it is only recommended for use on mellow, yin energy people or in balance with a softer stone
• For those who are balanced, confident and optimistic, Malachite will increase these energies

NOTES: Cleaning – do not use salt which will scratch the surface.

Malachite dust can be toxic if inhaled in excess.

Do not drink gem elixirs used from the raw material.

It may cause slight heart palpitations, if you are feeling uncomfortable, remove it immediately and replace it with a gentler stone.

If you are in the San Francisco Bay area, our Oakland Metaphysical Group meets every Monday from 6:30-7pm, feel free to email me at sheila@idigcrystals.com to join.

To obtain your own Malachite stones or have a jewelry piece custom designed, come to our store in San Francisco: Satin Crystals, 1718a Polk Street, San Francisco, California or visit us online at http://stores.ebay.com/satincrystals.