Details: Malachite is a deep green stone. This coloration is comes from its copper content. Malachite has been mined for thousands of years to extract its copper content. Mines for malachite are found all over the globe or anywhere that copper has been introduced to heat and water for long periods of time. The copper content is probably the reason for its higher price compared to other similar gemstones. Pieces are often swirled with layers of light and dark green which leads to very exciting designs that adorn the stone. Its deep green has been used for a long time as extravagent decoration in the forms of vases and jewelry but also as a pigment in tapestry and clothing. Malachites extreme color formations have made it highly ornamental leading to its use in crafts, jewelry, carving, metaphysical, healing and collecting.