About Stones: Malachite

Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Scorpio

Chakra: Solar Plexus, Heart, Sacral

Lore: Malachite was a woman’s mineral dedicated in numerous cultures to the goddess. It can help create an unobstructed path towards personal goals.

Geology: Malachite is a carbonate formed through a secondary process in the oxidation zone of copper ore deposits. It often occurs in botryoidal masses with a fibrous, banded structure that shows concentric internal banding when cut and polished. Avoid acids, ammonia, and salt water when wearing malachite jewelry.

Localities: Zaire, Chile, USSR, Arizona

Toad Hollow Mineral Sale

At Anita's Beads we are having a sale on our entire collection of Toad Hollow Minerals. Take 25% off of tumbled stones, rough stones, crystals, and mineral specimens beginning today. The sale will continue through March 21st but supplies are limited to stock on hand so shop early for the best selection. In addition, weekly specials will be offered at an additional 25% off.

This week's special is tumbled stones. Wire-wrappers take note: stock up on tumbled stones at 50% off now through Friday January 21st. Watch for our next weekly special to be announced on Anita's Bead Blog!

I've also been doing some long overdue revision work on the Toad Hollow Minerals site. All broken links on the Site Index page have been updated or removed to eliminate the annoying "404 Page Not Found" error messages. Additional work will be forthcoming!