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Chemical formula
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Cu2CO3 ( OH ) 2 _ |
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Crystalline system
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monoclinic |
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Class
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carbonates |
| Origin | Mibladen, Morocco |
| Size |
Medium : 3.0-4.0 cm Large : 4.0-5.0cm Extra : 5.0-6.0cm |
Massive Malachite on matrix and may contain Azurite.
Malachite is one of the main copper ores, it is deep green in color. One of the main uses of Malachite today is in jewelry, although in ancient times it was a mineral widely used by the Egyptians as a cosmetic and as a pigment in paints.
The largest deposits are in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The piece you receive may differ slightly from the photo shown as the minerals are natural and no piece is identical. The size is approximate.