Malachite Animal Carving
Malachite is a vibrant green copper mineral prized for thousands of years in jewelry, art, and ceremonial objects, with mining evidence dating back to 6000 BC in ancient Egypt. Its distinctive banded patterns form through layers of copper carbonate, giving each piece a one-of-a-kind look. Malachite is a soft stone, so it can be scratched easily and should be handled gently. Metaphysically, it is known as a powerful protection and transformation stone, used to absorb negativity, support emotional healing, and encourage confident, heart-led change.
This crystal carving is entirely hand-carved, not machine-made. This level of craftsmanship takes significant skill, time, and precision. The crystal must be strong enough to withstand the carving process, and the artist must carefully shape and finish every contour without breaking the piece. Detailed carvings of malachite are rare because malachite is a soft material and can break easily during carving.
For Carving A and P: An imperfect crystal is simply a natural stone with features formed during growth. These may include internal fractures, uneven colour, mineral spots, surface pits, or small chips from mining. Sometimes a piece is considered imperfect because it lacks rarer qualities for that crystal, like high clarity or strong banding. These variations are normal and make each stone unique.
Please read our FAQ for any questions.
Crystals are naturally unique, which means no two pieces are exactly alike. The photos shown are examples of the available pieces. When you purchase a quantity of 1, you will receive one crystal. Size, colour, and shape may vary from the images provided.
If the option you select is a number (for example, 111), you will receive one crystal at that price point. Variations in colour and shape are expected, but quality and value are always consistent. It is very unlikely that staff can provide the exact crystal shown in the example photo. Please do not request this.
If you select an option that is a letter (for example, A), you will receive the exact crystal shown in the photo.


