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Malachite
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2008-08-01 14:03:02
Malachite is a precious stone famous for its wonderful lazure color.

The name malachite derives from the word "malache" which means mallow. Usually, it appears in the form of kidney-like gatherings. In the past, malachite was used in building industry and jewelry. These days, it is mostly used for decorative purposes. Vestigial amounts of malachite were found in Poland near Kielce, they were used for melting copper. Malachite has got healing properties, it helps in removing bacteria from the organism. The research conducted by scientists proved that copper found in this stone combats dangerous germs. In addition to that, it helps to relieve from stress and regulates the heart beat.
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