Malachite

Malachite is a stunning green stone with distinctive banded patterns of light and dark green, resembling peacock feathers (hence its Chinese name 孔雀石, "peacock stone"). It is one of the most powerful transformation stones, known for drawing out deep feelings and breaking unwanted patterns.

Ancient Egyptians mined malachite from the Sinai Peninsula and associated it with the goddess Hathor. In the Russian Ural Mountains, malachite was used to decorate entire palace rooms — the Malachite Room in the Winter Palace of St. Petersburg is world-famous. In medieval Europe, it was used to protect children from evil spells.

Malachite brings transformation, draws out deep feelings, and breaks unwanted ties and outworn patterns. It clears and activates all chakras, clarifies emotions, and releases negative experiences. It is a powerful stone for emotional detox and is believed to absorb pollution and radiation.