A closer look

Nature is healing, except when it gives you copper toxicity. The New Age crystal craze attributes all sorts of mystical vibrations to shiny rocks. Malachite, a gorgeous green stone, is heavily promoted for 'emotional healing' and 'absorbing negative energy.' What mystics conveniently ignore is that malachite is full of copper dust. If it gets wet, it can release toxic fumes that cause severe respiratory issues. Vibrations indeed.