malachite
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Malachite.
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A green mineral consisting of basic copper (II) carbonate (Cu2CO3[OH]2). It occurs widely, usually with azurite, and is formed by weathering of other copper minerals. A minor ore of copper, it is used for ornamental stone and gems.
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