Malachite Carved Lion

3.75 inch x1.5 inch quality Malachite Lion Carved Crystal
.22 lb weight
Malachite is a vibrant green, copper-based mineral [Cu\({}_{2}\)CO\({}_{3}\)(OH)\({}_{2}\)] characterized by its banded, BOTRYOIDAL structures and soft 3.5–4 Mohs hardness. Known as a "stone of transformation," it is valued for both its intense, layered aesthetic in jewelry and its purported metaphysical properties for protection, emotional healing, and absorbing negative energy.