{"product_id":"carving-frog-malachite-1-9-inch-copy","title":"Malachite Frog Carving - 2.2 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Malachite Frog Carving captures a frog in a watchful crouch, worked from richly banded Malachite and polished to a smooth, reflective finish. Swirls and rings of green move across the figure, darkest along the spine and brightening toward the sides, and the flat base keeps it sitting square on a shelf, windowsill, or altar. It is light enough to handle comfortably, with gently rounded edges that feel pleasant against the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalachite is traditionally linked with growth, transformation, and a grounded, protective quality, associations that sit naturally alongside the frog's long-standing role as a folk symbol of renewal and lucky transitions. Pieces like this are often set on a desk as a small reminder during periods of change, tucked into a meditation space, or gifted to someone beginning a new job, home, or chapter of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Focus: Transformation \u0026amp; Growth\u003cbr\u003eSecondary Focus: Protection \u0026amp; Grounding\u003cbr\u003eChakra Association: Heart, Solar Plexus\u003cbr\u003eBirthstone: May\u003cbr\u003eZodiac Sign: Capricorn, Scorpio\u003cbr\u003eChinese Zodiac: Snake, Ox\u003cbr\u003eRuling Planet: Venus\u003cbr\u003eElements: Earth\u003cbr\u003eMohs Hardness: 3.5-4\u003cbr\u003eStone Family: Carbonate\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Natural Malachite\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Russia, Australia, USA, Israel\u003cbr\u003eForm: Carving\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polished\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 57 mm (2.2 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 71 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Single unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral (Mohs 3.5-4, monoclinic system) that owes its colour entirely to copper, producing greens of unusual saturation and depth. The alternating light and dark bands develop through rhythmic precipitation of copper carbonate during formation, layer upon layer, and every cut through the material reveals a different pattern. Its decorative history runs from ground eye pigment in ancient Egypt to the celebrated Malachite Room of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg. Deposits are worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Russia, Australia, the USA, and Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuturaSol Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalachite is a copper mineral. Polished pieces are safe for normal display and handling, but wash your hands after extended contact and never sand or grind the stone, as the dust is hazardous if inhaled. Keep it out of water and do not use it for elixirs. At Mohs 3.5-4 the surface is relatively soft, so store it apart from harder stones to avoid scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AuturaSol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47591712882918,"sku":"31331002.9-OFF-F2","price":54.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-07-01T203052.630.jpg?v=1782918113","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/carving-frog-malachite-1-9-inch-copy","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}