Malachite and Chrysocolla from DRC

From DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), this listing is for a rough malachite specimen with layers of chrysocolla topside and underneath. Many layers of varying shades of the malachite show along the sides and the botryoidal growth habit is simply beautiful. This malachite/chrysocolla reminds me of a fat caterpillar. 

Malachite is related to Azurite but contains more water. Malachite makes things easier, simply put. Especially things that are of emotional origin. When emotions are eased you can experience life more vividly, more aesthetically and with calm appreciation. Malachite is a mineral that is formed through a secondary process from copper ore deposits, similar to chrysocolla and azurite. In all cultures malachite is dedicated to the goddess - in Egypt to Hathor, in classical times to Aphrodite and Venus, in Northern Europe to Freya. Folklore described it as the midwife stone, but it's also associated with sensuality, beauty and an appreciation for aesthetics and the arts. What I am certain of is that we are lucky to have it.

Keywords: ease, appreciation, calm

2 X 1 5/8 X L 3 5/8 inches

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