Natural Malachite Beads Powdered malachite was once used as a cosmetic. The Greeks
associated Malachite with Venus, as copper is her metal, and copper
left open to the elements becomes the green stain of Malachite. Egyptians
and Europeans of the Middle Ages believed Malachite protected children
from evil spirits and "witchcraft". Most green stones are
associated with abundance and wealth and so Malachite is also said
to bring prosperity to it's wearer, sometimes called the "Business
Man's Stone". Top gem quality, banded malachite is a blend of
lush medium and dark greens. A to A/B Grade.