{"product_id":"malachite-spheres-2-2-5cm-congo","title":"Malachite Spheres | 2-2.5cm | Congo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMalachite Spheres | 2–2.5cm | Congo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh quality polished Malachite spheres from Congo, each displaying the bold concentric banding and rich emerald green that this mineral is celebrated for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach sphere is intuitively chosen for you. Sizes range from approximately 2cm to 2.5cm — please see the photos for a sense of the variation. The banding patterns on each piece are entirely unique, formed by the natural growth of Malachite stalactites, which when cut and polished reveal their characteristic rings and flowing stripes. No two spheres will look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral that forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidation zones of copper deposits, where copper-rich groundwater reacts slowly with surrounding rock over thousands of years. The stalactitic growth habit — the same process that forms cave stalactites — produces the concentric rings and eye patterns that make Malachite so visually distinctive. Congolese Malachite is among the finest in the world, known for its deep, saturated green and well-defined banding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally associated with transformation, protection, and emotional clarity, Malachite resonates with the Heart Chakra and is often chosen to support growth, awareness, and the courage to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Congo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–2.5cm (varies, see photos)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intuitively chosen — each sphere is unique\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transformation, protection, emotional clarity, growth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater cleanse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not suitable. Due to its copper content, clean gently with a soft dry cloth only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.taliandloz.com\/blogs\/the-crystal-and-mineral-vault\/malachite\" title=\"Malachite Mineral Guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMalachite Mineral Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50790799474935,"sku":"7373 654 732","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/3491\/0874\/files\/malachite-spheres-2-2-5cm-congo-spheres-tali-loz-crystals-1239238883.jpg?v=1779202336","url":"https:\/\/www.taliandloz.com\/en-fr\/products\/malachite-spheres-2-2-5cm-congo","provider":"Tali \u0026 Loz Crystals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}