Malachite is one of the more popular gemstones around the world. It is not terribly precious, but it is incredibly beautiful and it is usually sold as jewelry and small figurines without many people knowing that it is made from Malachite.

Discount malachite has been known to man since the beginning of civilization; its name comes from the Greek word ‘mallow’ meaning a type of herb.

As early as 4,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians exploited the mines located between of the Suez and the Sinai. They used cheap malachite as amulet for children. They believed that the evil spirits could be driven out by putting a piece of handmade malachite on the child’s cradle. In some areas in Germany, people thought that wearing malachite could avoid the threats from death.

China malachite stone crafts have been created in Yin dynasty of China during the thirteenth century BC, Because of its bright blue-green color, fashion malachite emerges as one of the most attractive mineral decorative materials.

It has been used to form ornamental jewelry, figurines, and small boxes for thousands of years. As jewelry, many ancient cultures gave it mystical and magical properties. For instance, certain cultures said malachite would protect the wearer from evil.

Malachite is one of the most popular and beautiful semi precious stones available in the world. While it might be owned by millions, most people are not aware that the ornamental jewelry or figurines they own are created from the gemstone malachite.

Malachite usually occurs in a rich, intense green and it can be light or dark and it is generally banded.

In Greek mythology, the throne of Demeter, goddess of grain and harvest, was fashioned from malachite and adorned with golden pigs and ears of barley.

This stone has known to man for thousands of years not only to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, but also across the Atlantic to many Native American Indian tribes, which still use this stone for ornamental jewelry and pigment.

Today, Malachite is extremely popular in the Southwest part of America. Malachite is a wonderful gemstone that is mainly used for ornamental jewelry, small statues and figurines and many times for pigment to make paint.