{"title":"Malachite","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalachite is a copper carbonate of a very bright green, whose concentric bands look like growth rings. It is a soft mineral that reacts to acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright to dark green, concentric bands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily and hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e copper carbonate; Mohs hardness 3.5 to 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional symbolism:\u003c\/strong\u003e A green stone with concentric veins, it is traditionally associated with transformation and protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never prolonged contact with water or with acids (perfume, lemon, vinegar). Soft, dry cloth. As a precaution, do not sand it and avoid breathing in its dust: it contains copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReconstituted malachite (powder bound with resin) imitates the bands very well and exists in large quantities. Perfect regularity is a warning sign; we state the material on each product page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/oracleetopale.com\/en\/collections\/malachite.oembed","provider":"Oracle \u0026 Opale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}