Malachite, Round 6mm on 16-inch Strands

Malachite 6mm round beads Only one strand available - very nice quality for an excellent price Malachite has been popular through the ages. Russian Czars paneled whole rooms in it. Malachite was popular with ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for jewelry, amulets, carvings and eye shadow! In the Middle Ages it was also used as a pigment, and as an amulet to protect children. Malachite is a birthstone for Taurus and related to the heart chakra Metaphysical: Malachite protects from negative energies and assists in maintaining emotional balance, while avoiding taking on the emotional baggage of others. Care: Malachite is quite soft, avoid sharp knocks, acids, abrasion and steam/ultra-sonic cleaners