Cuprite/Malachite Small

Known as a "Stone of Truth and Change" - Cuprite Malachite is a beautiful combination stone celebrated for its wonderful healing abilities. It is composed of Cuprite (a copper oxide mineral) and Malachite (a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral). Cuprite is known for its powerful grounding healing and protective abilities, and Malachite for its life-changing cleansing and transformative abilities.

Cuprite : Cuprite is a beautiful copper oxide mineral found as octahedral, cubic or dodecahedral crystals formed within oxidized zones of copper deposits. It has an incredible metallic luster, and is highly regarded for its beautiful appearance. It is a valuable collectors gem, and its soft nature is the only thing keeping it from being regarded amongst the most valuable of jewelry stones.

Believed to support physical needs whilst calming emotional stress and anxiety. This stone is a great ally for those needing a boost in personal will and inner strength. It resonates with the base chakra, grounding you whilst increasing your levels of vitality and energy.

A stone of strength, energy, encouragement and support - Cuprite is a "Stone of Survival", attracting everything needed to survive confronting fears. It eases and calms the mind, freeing it from worry over situations that are out of your control.

Cuprite is found in various places around the world but primarily found in the Ural Mountains of Russia, the Altain Mountains in Mongolia and the island of Sardinia with other deposits found in Bolivia, Chile, England, France, Zaire and the United States.

Malachite : A gemstone of great change and transformation - Malachite is a powerful stone that inspires creativity and self-confidence. It attracts good fortune and abundance, whilst inspiring productivity and drive. It repels the mentality of victimization by demonstrating the true power within oneself.

Malachite clears and cleanses all of the chakras. Extremely beneficial for the heart chakra as it radiates at the optimum energy frequency for stimulating the heart. It supports a healthy emotional balance and exudes an inspiring and purifying energy that encourages you to open your heart to love.

These beautiful stones have been celebrated for many years. Egyptians used them for protection as well as the healing of various stomach ailments. Malachite protects against negative and harmful energies. It centers the mind and relieves feelings of distraction and the inability to focus. It balances the right and left hemispheres of the brain, calming the chaos and restoring stability.

It is important to keep in mind that any gemstone that has copper content, such as Malachite can be toxic. Malachite can contain as much as 70% CuO, so it comes as no surprise that these beauties should be handled with great caution. It is toxic to touch when in broken-down form, specifically while it is still being processed or when wet, and should under no circumstances be inhaled, used in an elixir or placed anywhere near drinking water. It is however perfectly safe when set on a ring or any other jewelry.

Malachite can be found in various places around the world including Congo, Gabon, Zambia, Namibia, Mexico, Australia, with the largest deposit being discovered in the Urals region of Russia.