Polished and Drilled Malachite Pendant 1.3" 33mm From Shaba Zaire Crystal Mineral Specimen

Beautiful polished and drilled malachite pendant. This beauty is on dark brown waxed cord with a sliding knot, longest is 36" 33mm 1.3" stone . Lovely layering of green colors makes this a very unique piece. Gem Lore: The name Malachite may come from the Greek word malakee, or malache, signifying the resemblance of Mallow leaves, or from the Greek word malakos, meaning soft. Being a carbonate of copper, Malachite is sometimes intergrown with Azurite, forming Malachite-Azurite, or with Chrysocolla, forming Malachite-Chrysocolla. Malachite, with its beautiful, rich green color, leaves no doubt of its importance as a jewel. Its opaque strength and power demands respect, mesmerizing the viewer. Yet the movement, flow and energy in its lines, circles and designs soothe and welcome. It is spiritually inviting. Malachite personifies the deep healing green of nature and represents the innate beauty of flowers, trees, roots and plants. It manifests a deep Devic green which rules the material pl