Malachite in Gold

This handmade pendant features  a beautiful and unique piece of malachite set in a 14k gold fill. The natural patterns and swirling colors of the malachite make it an eye-catching and truly unique piece of jewelry.    Materials Used: Metal: 14k Goldfill Size: Approx  Stone: Malachite   Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral. It is formed by the alteration of copper ores, usually in the near-surface zone of copper deposits. It is often found in association with other copper minerals such as azurite, chrysocolla and cuprite. It is formed when water containing dissolved copper and carbon dioxide reacts with copper-bearing minerals to produce malachite, azurite and other copper carbonate minerals. Malachite is mostly found in the copper-rich areas of the world, including Russia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chile, Zambia, and Australia. It can also be found in other locations like Arizona, Utah, France, Mexico and some parts of Africa.   Malachite personifies the deep healing g