♦ OLDEN DAYS MYTHS
Malachite was believed to bring balance to life. It focused the mind and made life's changes easier.
♦ ROCK-SOLID FACTS
Malachite is a patterned, deep green mineral that has copper in it. Very few deposits have enough malachite for it to be used for carving or jewelry.
♦ ROCK ON
Malachite was used as a pigment for paints until the 16th century. It is found in wall paintings that date back to ancient Egypt.
