Malachite (Kidney Stone)

What is Malachite (Kidney Stone)?

Astrologically, the Malachite, or Dana Firang is the stone of transformation, bringing great benefits to your life. Chemically, the Kidney stone is a copper carbonate hydroxide, which comes in a beautiful green colour with very intricate and interesting patterns (swirls) naturally drawn on it. Naturally, it has a weak, glass-like or matte luster, but once polished, it has a silky-smooth finish that is a treat to watch as well as wear.

Centuries ago, it was used by Russian Monarchs as decorative pieces, making wall panels, and doing beautiful inlaid works. At present, it is used in jewellery and ornaments or just decorative pieces. Yet, its concentric eye-like rings, also known as “Malachite Peacock’s Eye”, are admired for their beauty as they look good in jewellery as well as home decor. However, that’s not all. Aside from its looks, the Malachite stone holds great value in Vedic astrology, known for inviting its calming and positive energy benefits into the life of the wearer.

Malachite (Kidney Stone) Benefits

The Kidney Stone has numerous healing and astrological benefits. It has been known as the “stone of the gods" among the Egyptians. You can also expect it to share some of the Emerald’s (Panna) blessings with you, but overall, there are numerous benefits of wearing Malachite (Dana Firang stone). Some of which are listed below:

Heart Chakra Stimulation

Malachite green stone is strongly and often associated with the Heart Chakra (Anahata). Many people have used this stone to meditate and activate their Heart chakra, giving them newfound feelings of love and compassion and a zest for living life to the fullest. But that’s not all:

• It is also said to promote the feelings of forgiveness, compassion, and emotional balance.
• In some instances, this green gemstone is also believed to help with unblocking the energies of the Throat Chakra (Vishuddha).
• People wearing the green Malachite stone have reported feeling improved emotional well-being, deeper empathy, better relationships, and greater self-awareness. 
• Due to better regulation of emotions, it will also help you recover from past trauma or heal from grief and emotional pain, promoting an overall good mood.

Protection from Kidney-Related issues

In various traditions, the Malachite stone is also believed to help with kidney-related issues. It is even named the Kidney stone in many cultures. This stone is frequently associated with the urinary system, and its deep, malachite green colour is associated with purification, flow and the body’s ability to remove toxins. Wearers have claimed:

• Healthy kidney function.
• Easing issues related to fluid imbalance in the body.
• Protection against weaknesses in the urinary tract.
• Strengthening of the reproductive organs, usually linked with the lower chakras.
• It is believed to promote cleansing of the body, support circulation, and aid the body’s natural detox and rejuvenation processes.

Help with Women’s Health Issues

Malachite’s association with feminine cycles, childbirth, and the overall rhythm of women’s bodies according to ancient healing traditions gave it another name, called “The Midwife’s Stone”. In addition to that, the ancient healing traditions believe:

• Malachite stone helps regulate menstrual cycles, helping the woman’s body return to its natural rhythm.
• It reduces menstrual cramps by easing emotional tension and energy blockages.
• It soothes labour pains during childbirth.
• This gemstone supports fertility.
• Moreover, malachite crystal benefits women dealing with PCOD/PCOS, menopause discomfort, and hormonal imbalance.

Creativity Enhancement

The Malachite green stone is one of the best gemstones for people seeking creativity and the art of expression. 

• It helps people find their true direction and interests while also helping them be more expressive.
• Malachite’s influence on self-expression is a big help for artists, public speakers, social influencers, writers and anyone else in the creative fields.
• Moreover, it is believed to remove mental blocks, overthinking, and emotional clutter, making room for new ideas.

Protection against Negative Energies

Protection from negative energies is one of the most commonly known benefits of the Malachite gemstone. It is believed that this stone absorbs negativity from your surroundings as well as your internal negativity, giving you the power to lead a powerful life. Green Malachite gemstone’s energy acts as a shield for the wearer against not only negative energies but also harmful radiation that comes from technology in your home or office.

Who Should Wear Malachite Stone

Owing to its powerful transformative properties, Malachite crystal is highly beneficial for many people. Given below are people who should wear this green gemstone to grow in life:

• People born with Taurus (Vrishabha) or Libra (Tula) as their birth signs.
• People dealing with kidney-related ailments.
• People working in creative fields like artists, writers, influencers, musicians, etc.
• Women seeking help with reproductive health or hormonal imbalance.
• Those who want emotional healing or Heart chakra (Anahata) alignment.
• Individuals who feel they’re affected by negativity or emotional drain.
• Those who feel the need to strengthen their body’s detoxification processes.
• Anyone drawn to the stone’s energy, beauty or what it symbolises.

We do recommend that you consult an experienced astrologer before beginning to wear any gemstone to ensure that it is in alignment with your planets. If you don’t have a personal astrologer, you can find one here.

How to Wear Malachite Stone

Ideal Metal 

You can wear the Malachite gemstone in Silver, Gold, White Gold, Platinum or Panchadhatu.

Finger Placement

Ideally, you should wear a Malachite ring on the pinky (little finger) of the working hand.

Stone Weight

The weight of the stone you should wear depends on your birth chart, so it would be best to get advice from an astrologer.

Best Day and Time

The best time and day to start wearing Malachite stone is early morning on the Wednesday of the waxing moon phase (Shukla Paksha), preferably in the first hour after sunrise.

Mantras for energization 

Chant the Mercury mantra ‘Om Braam Breem Broum Sah Budhaya Namah’ (ॐ ब्रां ब्रीं ब्रौं सः बुधाय नमः)

Factors Affecting Malachite’s Price and Quality

Colour & Pattern

The Malachite stone price is affected by its colour and appearance in a major way. Any piece that is deep green in colour and also has Malachite’s famous peacock eyes or bullseye pattern is priced at a high price and is rarer to find, especially the larger pieces. Whereas stones with a faded green colour, or those without a pattern, are sold at low prices and might be treated. 

Cut 

A Malachite stone cut in cabochons is believed to be the most auspicious, making it more costly compared to other cuts. It is said to preserve the stone’s internal movement and offer a smooth energy flow. Cuts for beads, carvings, and freeforms are also flexible when it comes to costing, depending on the way they are polished and used in accessories.

Carat Weight

Naturally, the Malachite stone price heavily depends on its weight and density. Since the heavier the stone, the larger its size will be, it is rare to find such heavy and big Malachite crystals. That’s why a stone’s weight affects its cost directly. An original Kidney stone is defined as heavy and dense, and its physical density symbolises energetic grounding. That’s why heavy and dense crystals are considered costly, and light and hollow stone pieces are often just fake copies of Malachite.

Origin

Usually, the origin of gemstones indicates their Pranic strength. Congo, Zambia, and Namibia produce the finest malachite stone, known for high density, rich colour, and strong concentric banding. Especially, the Malachite gemstones from Congo are priced higher because their tight, crisp patterns indicate slow, uninterrupted natural formation, which is considered auspicious in Vedic astrology.

Treatments and enhancements

True Malachite green gemstone is naturally vivid and does not usually require any treatments. However, most low-quality Kidney stone crystals are treated to enhance their look so they can be used in jewellery. These treated stones have no spiritual value and even lose the natural essence of their beauty. That’s why natural and untreated Malachite stone is more expensive compared to treated counterparts.

Malachite Price Range in India

An original Malachite stone price can start from somewhere around ₹100 per carat. Its price depends on factors like cut, clarity, origin and some other factors and can go higher for exceptional quality pieces. Treated Malachite (Kidney) stones might be cheaper, but they have no astrological significance. You should always ensure that you are buying a kidney stone from a trusted source, whether it is online or offline. The only way to ensure its authenticity is to check whether its certificate is addressed to a genuine gemological lab or not. Malachite stone’s prices might also fluctuate if its availability is less in the market; that’s why you have to stay updated before buying.

Clean your Malachite gemstone jewellery with a soft cloth dipped in mild soapy water. Don't use harsh cleaning agents to clean your natural gemstone jewellery, as it can fade away the colour of the stone and make it brittle over time. When not in use, store your Malachite jewellery in a soft pouch or wrapped in soft cloth to avoid unwanted scratches.