Malachite & Copper Map of Africa

This Malachite disk wth brass rim measures 7" in diameter and features a hand-tapped copper map of the African continent. It's base is 5" in diameter. The piece weighs 2 lbs 1 oz.
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The Congo and Zambia are home to some of the largest copper mines on earth; all of our malachite is sourced from these regions.
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Malachite is considered a protective stone as it is said to absorb any negative energy around it. Its properties correspond best with the heart and throat chakras.
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Malachite is a stone formed above copper deposits when copper minerals are chemically altered. The stone’s color can vary from a deep blue Azurite Malachite to light green or very dark green, almost appearing black. It is well-known for its patterning of “eyes” and unique banding.