Malachite
Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral vividly banded with two or more tones of green. The name comes from Greek "malache" meaning green. The bright color comes from copper — the same copper that creates green patina on weathered roofs.
Malachite is Mohs 3.5-4 — soft. Best for earrings, pendants, and necklaces. Can be used in rings and bracelets with protective bezel or wire-wrap settings. Bracelets require careful wear — remove before activity. Avoid prong settings. Sensitive to heat and weak acids. Clean with soft cloth and lukewarm water.
Malachite has been treasured for millennia. Ancient Egypt used it as pigment. Russian tsars favored it for palace decor. Columns of malachite adorn St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg.
All our Malachite is natural and untreated, with signature banding reflecting geological history.
Sourced direct and US-stocked in multiple shapes and sizes — all precision-cut. Offering good prices on quality. Browse our current selection.
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Malachite, Natural, Faceted Round, One 2mm Strand
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$12.00Malachite, Natural, Faceted Round, 2mm Strand. The price is for one strand 15 to 16 inches long. 2mm strands have 176 to 181 pieces. Malachite is a common mineral that is easily identifiable by its gorgeous banded and varied shades of...$12.00 -
Malachite, Natural, Smooth Nuggets, Varied Sizes, One 8-10mm Strand
Beauty in the Bead
$10.00Malachite, Natural, Smooth, Nuggets, Varied Sizes, One 8-10mm Strand This price is for one strand 15 to 16 inches long. 10-8mm smooth nugget strands have 45 to 47 pieces. Malachite is a common mineral that is easily...$10.00