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malachite


malachite
Malachite.
Image source: Mineralogical Information Institute
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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