Intricate and beautiful Malachite and Chrysocolla 925 sterling silver ring. With iconic and defined banding and circular patterning in emerald green hues. 
 
Size: O/7
 
Malachite
Alternative names: Stone of Guidance, Atlas Ore, Green Copper, Green Malachite, Mountain Green
Heart Chakra
 
Holistic Healing:
Helps in times of alteration and change. Clarifies emotions and eases responsibility. A strong balancer. Associated with alleviating physical pain or tightness.
 
Metaphysical Traditions:
Believed to help with chronic illness, reduces swelling and helps with arthritis related discomfort.
 
Cool Facts: Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with a chemical composition of Cu2(CO3)(OH)2. It was one of the first ores used to produce copper metal. Our specimens are sourced from the Congo which extensively mines the material for its copper content. Thus getting specimen grade material is quite difficult.
 
Pliny the Elder, 79 CE used the ancient term Molochitus but by 1661 the revised spelling was widely adopted as Malachite. Malachite has a widely variable habit ranging from botryoidal, silky, and stalactite-like forms.
 
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Chrysocolla
Stone of Rejuvenation
Throat and Heart Chakras
 
Holistic Healing:
Believed to revitalise and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. Associated with easing heartache and giving renewed strength. Releases distress caused by negative emotions.
 
Metaphysical Traditions:
Due to high copper content, it is believed to relieve arthritis and joint pain. Historically used to treat fevers and hypertension. Said to reduce panic and anxiety when feeling overwhelmed. 
 
Cool Facts: Chrysocolla was first mentioned by Theophrastus in 315 BC. Its name derives from the Ancient Greek ‘khrusós’ and ‘kolla’, meaning ‘gold’ and ‘glue’. This is believed to be because Chrysocolla was used as a soldering material when working with gold. 
 
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