For thousands of years, people have loved using malachite! πΊ
In ancient Egypt, it was ground into powder and used as a green pigment in makeup! They believed it had magical powers. Malachite was also used for jewelry and carved into shapes like scarabs. β±
οΈ In ancient Rome, it was a popular decoration in homes! Many cultures used malachite as a protective stone, believing it kept bad energy away! Today, malachite is still used for jewelry, and in
modern art, you might see it in sculptures and wall decorations. Isnβt it cool how something so beautiful has been loved for so long?