{"product_id":"carving-frog-malachite-2-inch-copy-5","title":"Malachite Frog Carving - 1.8 inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe smallest of the run, this Malachite Frog Carving is a compact seated frog cut from banded Malachite and finished to a high polish that deepens the stone's green to near-black in places. Fine rings of lighter green trace across the body, and the flattened base lets it perch neatly on the edge of a desk, a bookshelf, or a crystal grid. Despite its small footprint, the piece feels dense and substantial in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Malachite is held to support transformation and steady, protective grounding, and the frog carries its own long symbolic history as a herald of change, rain, and prosperity across many cultures. This makes a small figure like this one a popular pocket-of-the-house talisman, placed by a door or workspace, and an easy, meaningful gift for anyone navigating a fresh start.\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: 48 mm (1.8 inches)\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Weight: 65 g\u003cbr\u003eListing: Single unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide (Mohs 3.5-4, crystallizing in the monoclinic system), coloured entirely by copper and prized for producing some of the most vivid greens in the mineral kingdom. The banding that defines the stone forms through rhythmic precipitation of copper carbonate, deposited in successive layers that read like growth rings when cut and polished. The ancient Egyptians ground Malachite into green eye pigment, and imperial Russia panelled an entire room of the Winter Palace with it, the famous Malachite Room. Today it is mined 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":47589436883174,"sku":"31331002.6-OFF-F2","price":46.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7200\/5350\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-07-01T202446.178.jpg?v=1782917742","url":"https:\/\/auturasol.com\/products\/carving-frog-malachite-2-inch-copy-5","provider":"AuturaSol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}