Pieces from the batch shown. Weighed to the amount you choose. Every piece passes our quality control and meets or exceeds what's pictured.
Inspected and graded AA by our expert team.How We Grade
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These are AA-grade Malachite hand polished stones from Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide with concentric green banding formed by botryoidal growth in oxidized copper deposits. Each piece runs 1.25-2 inches at Mohs 3.5-4, sourced through a community partnership. A favorite protection stone for display shelves.
Community PartnershipiSourced through a regional cooperative or community-based workshop. Processing and economic benefit stay local, which means more of the value reaches the people doing the work.Sourced through a regional cooperative or community-based workshop. Processing and economic benefit stay local, which means more of the value reaches the people doing the work.Our Sourcing Standards
Where It Comes From
Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Pieces from the batch shown. Every piece meets or exceeds what's photographed.Hand-inspected and graded in-house
About This Malachite
Malachite is green in concentric rings and bands, sometimes bullseye patterns, sometimes sweeping stripes. The color is the color of oxidized copper because that's exactly what it is. It polishes to a mirror shine.
Sourced directly from Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. At 3.5-4 on the Mohs scale, it's on the softer end. Keep it away from water and store it separately from harder pieces. Worth knowing: a lot of the malachite on the market is stabilized and sold as imitation. What we carry is natural and untreated.
Used extensively in ancient Egypt for eye cosmetics.
Traditionally Used For
In crystal traditions, malachite is often associated with working through difficult feelings at your own pace, a sense of groundedness when things feel uncertain, and clarifying what you actually want. It's traditionally linked to the heart chakra. If that resonates, hold one over your chest for a few breaths when you need to soften. Work with it the way that fits your own practice.
These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
Traditional Associations
Offered as a starting point for your own practice.
Try ThisSomewhere soft and quiet: a bedside table or a reading nook.
Traditional associations drawn from historical practice. Not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
Care and Use
Sensitivity High
Malachite sits at 3.5-4 on the Mohs scale, soft enough to scratch with a knife, so keep it dry and store it on its own. Long soaks dull the surface, so keep any water contact brief and dry it fully.
Do
Wipe Dry
Quick Rinse Only
Do Not Soak
Store Protected
Low-Humidity Storage
Handle Gently
Avoid
Prolonged Water
Saltwater
Smoke/Soot
Chemical Cleaners
Smoke
Good ForDisplayMeditation SpaceLow-Humidity Storage
Traditional practice: cleanse with sound, breath or intention; charge under moonlight, morning sunlight (brief) or intention. Offered as tradition, not instruction.
Learn what Malachite is, where ours comes from, traditional associations across cultures, and how to identify a real specimen, in our complete Malachite Crystal Guide.
Is this real malachite, and is it heated, dyed or treated?
Natural malachite from Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Most polished malachite on the market is sold natural, though some lower-grade material is reconstituted from chips or stabilized with resin. Ours is solid natural malachite. We disclose any treatment when confirmed.
Will I get the exact pieces in the photos?
You'll receive pieces from the same batch photographed, weighed to the amount you choose. Every piece passes our quality control and meets or exceeds what you see in the photos. Single specimens are listed separately and say so.
What size are the pieces, and how many are in a pound?
Each piece measures 1.25 to 2 inches on its longest side and weighs 50 to 100 grams. About 8 to 12 pieces per pound at this size, and each option shows its piece count.
What does AA grade mean?
Grade AA. Strong green banding, hand polished smooth, natural variation in pattern between pieces. Grades reflect visual quality within a batch. A is standard, with typical inclusions. AA shows stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing. AAA is the top 10 to 15 percent of a batch. Every lot is inspected and graded by our team in Rockville, Maryland, not taken on the supplier’s word.
Where does it come from, and how do you know?
Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This region supplies most of the world's commercial malachite. It came to us through a community partnership, one of the sourcing models we publish and stand behind.
Inspected, sourced and guaranteed in Rockville, Maryland
Inspected and Graded
By hand, every lot
Every lot is inspected and graded by our expert team before it is listed, not taken on the supplier's word. AA on this listing means stronger color, cleaner surfaces and tighter sizing than the batch average. Pieces that miss the mark never reach the shop.
Sourced through a regional cooperative or community-based workshop. Processing and economic benefit stay local, which means more of the value reaches the people doing the work. We say what we know and where our tracing stops.
Everything we sell is natural in origin: never synthetic, never dyed, never coated. Where a stone has been heated, irradiated or stabilized, which is common in the trade for some species, we say so on the listing. If a piece is not as described, return it within 90 days of delivery.