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Wholesale Malachite: Polished Blocks, Free Forms and Collector Pieces

Malachite is a green-colored mineral that is particularly well known for its beautiful emerald-green color and characteristic striped appearance. Malachite is a copper carbonate, which means it's composed mainly of copper (approx. 57.5%) combined with carbon and oxygen. Malachite is generally emerald green to dark green, although its color can vary depending on the impurities present in the mineral. What often distinguishes malachite are its characteristic bands or striations, which give it a striped or swirled appearance. This unique appearance makes it a popular gemstone for jewelry and objets d'art. In lithotherapy and esoteric beliefs, malachite is associated with properties of protection, emotional healing and spiritual growth. It is said to absorb negative energies and promote personal transformation. Malachite is usually found in copper deposits, and is formed when copper reacts with carbonate minerals and carbonate-rich groundwater. Arabesk malachite wholesaler.

The banded green of malachite

Deep green, banded with light and dark stripes forming concentric circles, malachite is one of the most recognisable and sought-after polished stones. It comes mainly from Congo. Cut into free forms, pebbles, spheres, and large tumbled stones, it is both a collector's piece and a decorative object. Arabesk offers a selection of pieces, each individually photographed.

Choosing your pieces

A malachite is judged by the pattern of its bands (the concentric "eyes" are the most prized), its polish, and the absence of porosity. It is soft and sensitive to water and acids: dry polishing only, no wet cleaning — worth reminding your customers. Pieces of 4 to 8 cm are the best sellers; large free forms are showcase pieces.

What works in store

Display malachite in a showcase, under glass, with its price shown: it is a valuable stone that sells to collectors. It pairs well with labradorite and rose quartz from the polished stone blocks section; in jewellery, the silver free-form pendants in malachite extend the sale.

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