Malachite, Rondelles 5x8mm on 16-inch Strands
SKU: GMO-409
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Description
- Malachite rondells 5x8mm on 16-inch strands
- Malachite has been popular through the ages. Russian Czars paneled whole rooms with it.
- Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Roman loved it for jewelry, amulets, carvings and eye shadow! In the Middle Ages it was also used as a pigment, and as an amulet to protect children.
- The best specimens are cut and polished to reveal bands and rings in alternating shades of green, from pale to near black.
- Today Zaire is the most prolific producer, but beads made there don’t have the uniformity of those cut and polished in Hong-Kong, or Germany.
- Malachite is a birthstone for Taurus and related to the heart chakra
- Metaphysical: Malachite protects from negative energies and assists in maintaining emotional balance, while helping us avoid taking on the emotional baggage of others.
- Care: avoid sharp knocks, acids, abrasion and steam/ultra-sonic cleaners