Item Number
4
Type
image
Description
Malachite
Size
9x6
Status
Out of Inventory
Original Site
Africa
Date Acquired
1998
Notes
Malachite is a secondary mineral that forms when carbon dioxide laden waters descend into the Earth and reacts with subsurface copper ore deposits. Malachite, a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, typically forms in conjunction with azurite under similar conditions. These minerals are often found in the same deposit and intergrown with one another. Malachite has a vibrant green color that does not fade over time or when exposed to light. These properties along with its ability to be easily ground to a powder made malachite a preferred pigment and coloring agent for thousands of years.
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Description
Malachite is a secondary mineral that forms when carbon dioxide laden waters descend into the Earth and reacts with subsurface copper ore deposits. Malachite, a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, typically forms in conjunction with azurite under similar conditions. These minerals are often found in the same deposit and intergrown with one another. Malachite has a vibrant green color that does not fade over time or when exposed to light. These properties along with its ability to be easily ground to a powder made malachite a preferred pigment and coloring agent for thousands of years. 10x6
Keywords
Malachite Malachite is a secondary mineral that forms when carbon dioxide laden waters descend into the Earth and reacts with subsurface copper ore deposits. Malachite, a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, typically forms in conjunction with azurite under similar conditions. These minerals are often found in the same deposit and intergrown with one another. Malachite has a vibrant green color that does not fade over time or when exposed to light. These properties along with its ability to be easily ground to a powder made malachite a preferred pigment and coloring agent for thousands of years. 1998 Mineral
Keywords
Malachite Malachite is a secondary mineral that forms when carbon dioxide laden waters descend into the Earth and reacts with subsurface copper ore deposits. Malachite, a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, typically forms in conjunction with azurite under similar conditions. These minerals are often found in the same deposit and intergrown with one another. Malachite has a vibrant green color that does not fade over time or when exposed to light. These properties along with its ability to be easily ground to a powder made malachite a preferred pigment and coloring agent for thousands of years. 1998 Mineral