The vivid green color, bright polished luster, banding, and eyes of malachite make it very popular as a gemstone. It is cut into cabochons, used to produce beads, sliced into inlay material, sculpted into ornamental objects, and used to manufacture tumbled stones. In western astrology, Malachite is considered as the birthstone for those born in the month of April associated with the Taurus sun sign. People born in Gemini, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn, and Aries ascendant must wear Malachite, as it will provide them with beneficial results. No one stone has the same pattern, so it is next to impossible to have the same ornament.