Velvet Malachite

Crystal Properties:

Colour: Rich green with velvety, fibrous appearance

Chemical Composition: Copper Carbonate Hydroxide

Hardness: 3.5 - 4 on the Mohs scale

Transparency: Opaque

Lustre: Silky

Historical Uses:

Velvet Malachite, a less common form of Malachite, is distinguished by its soft, velvety appearance. Historically, Malachite has been used since ancient times for its beautiful green hues and was ground into pigments for paints and cosmetics. It’s also been used as a protective stone and for architectural decoration.

Metaphysical Associations:

Chakra: Heart, Throat

Element: Earth

Planet: Venus

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio, Capricorn

Healing Uses:

Emotional Healing: Known for its strong, healing energy, Velvet Malachite is believed to absorb negative energies and pollutants, promoting emotional healing.

Physical Detoxification: Often used to support physical detoxification processes, particularly in relation to liver ailments.

Protection: Provides a strong protective energy, shielding against negative influences.

Spiritual Uses:

Spiritual Growth: Encourages spiritual growth, helping to break unwanted ties and outworn patterns.

Empathy and Understanding: Enhances empathy and understanding, deepening emotional connections with others.

Emotional and Mental Aspects:

Transformation: Aids in personal transformation and change, encouraging risk-taking and adventure.

Self-Expression: Enhances self-expression and communication, particularly of deep, emotional aspects.

Numerology:

Numerological Significance: Often associated with the number 9, symbolising universal love, spiritual laws, and karma.

Additional Properties:

Confidence Booster: Enhances confidence, especially in situations where leadership is required.

Intuition: Increases intuition and insight, assisting in decision-making and spiritual guidance.

Environmental Protection: Believed to protect against environmental pollution and radiation.