{"product_id":"malachite-polished","title":"Malachite (polished) from the Democratic Republic of Congo","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalachite is an opaque, green-banded copper carbonate hydroxide mineral famous for its rich swirls and concentric patterns.  Malachite forms through the weathering and oxidation of copper deposits, often interacting with limestone which provides the needed carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished and carved malachite is widely known as the ultimate Stone of Transformation for deep emotional healing and energetic protection.  It helps reveal emotional blockages, encourages risk-taking, and assists in breaking toxic habits or old, repetitive life patterns.  Acting as an energetic shield, it absorbs negative energies, psychic attacks, and environmental pollutants from your aura and space.  The lush green stone deeply stimulates and clears the heart chakra, fostering inner peace, emotional intelligence, and unconditional love.  Its dynamic, swirling bands are believed to sharpen intuition, enhance inner honesty, and guide deep self-reflection during meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished and carved pieces (like spheres, palm stones, or figurines) are smoothed and sealed, making them safer and more tactile for energy work compared to fragile, toxic raw malachite dust.  Carved shapes direct energy; holding a polished piece during meditation helps focus intentions on releasing emotional pain or welcoming major life changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intricate, eye-like banding patterns in polished malachite are traditionally thought to act as an all-seeing guard against danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideos correspond to their preceding photos (note:there are two videos for #1 showing top and underside)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (inches) \u0026amp; weight (grams)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1: 167g  2.7x2.5x1.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2: 191g. 2.2x1.8x1.9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3: 260g  4.3x2.7x1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4: 326g  3.2x3x1.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5: 200g  2.4x2.3x1.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6: 172g. 2.6x2.2x1.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7: 178g. 3.1x2.2x1.3\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Streone \u0026 Bagatto, LLC","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":58803032621216,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":58803032653984,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3","offer_id":58803032686752,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4","offer_id":58803032719520,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":58803032752288,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6","offer_id":58803032785056,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7","offer_id":58803032817824,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/5865\/1808\/files\/IMG_3946.jpg?v=1788466419","url":"https:\/\/streoneandbagatto.com\/products\/malachite-polished","provider":"Streone \u0026 Bagatto, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}