The name "malaya" is a Swahili word which translates to "outcast" due to fact that when it was first discovered by miners it was considered to fall outside any of the standard garnet categories
ornamental pieces and carved important texts into this stone
with its cloudy inclusions creating soft
grace and helps you to recognize the gentle beauty within yourself so you can enjoy your self-expression and courage through fluent speech and mental dexterity
the color shifts from a cooler blue-violet to a softer lavender tone
Azurite and Malachite - Mineral sedimentary mineral specimen The name "malaya" is aMined from: Wenshan Tongling mining districts, Anhui Province, China Description: This azurite specimen from China features a rich, deep blue surface spread across a rugged natural matrix, with areas of bright green malachite adding strong contrast. The azurite forms as a fine, sparkling coating with a slightly velvety texture, covering the rock in uneven layers and small pockets. Rather than large, defined crystals, this piece shows a more natural