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Malachite

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Crystal Structure

Malachite Crystal Shape

Chemical Name

Cu2CO3(OH2)
Hydrous Copper Carbonate
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Dot Malachite occurs in the oxidation zone of copper deposits
Dot It is sometimes used as a minor source of copper
Dot Malachite is frequently found with azurite, cuprite, copper and chryscolla.
Dot See our rock hounding section for pictures of a copper mine.
Dot Malachite has a monoclinic crystal structure.
 
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