Clearing and balancing the third (solar plexus) and fourth (heart) chakras, malachite has a steady pulsing electromagnetic energy field -- because of its high copper content -- that is thought to absorb negative energy as well as protect the wearer against psychic attacks and negativity in others.

Malachite's peacock's eye 'swirls' are said to accelerate the clockwise spinning of the chakras, helping to detoxify the emotional body and ease the re-birthing process as blocked channels are opened. Open channels allow one to recognize and release past negative experiences and memories and bring fears and desires to a conscious level.

On the physical side, malachite releases congestion in the solar plexus and is used to treat illnesses of the stomach, liver, kidneys, lungs and immune system.

Malachite has also been found useful in absorbing undesirable energies including radiation produced by television and computer screens.