Featuring green shades similar to mallow leaves, the Greeks named this green-banded mineral “malachite”. Translucent to opaque in appearance, this gemstone comes with a hardness scale of 3.5-4 Moh. With a light green streak, its luster ranges from adamantine to vitreous, depending upon the roughness of the stone. This carbonate of copper is believed to have healing powers that can cure emotional pain and also release negativity. This semi-precious stone is popular for its use in creating tabletops, carved animals, bowls, vases, and enticing pieces of jewelry. Buy malachite from GemsforJewels in beautiful strands and cabochons. Select from an assortment of malachite gemstones in multiple shapes, including chips, oval, rectangle, round, and more. Our services also provide an option for customization on orders.