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The predominant metal in malachite is copper.
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Malachite is an opaque bright blue to bright green copper carbonate hydrate, a semiprecious mineral, that contains the metal copper in combination with carbonate and hydroxide groups. Malachite often contains other metals, but only in small amounts.
The chemical formula for malachite is CuCO3.Cu(OH)2.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoMalachite is an ore of copper and is bright green. It is actually hydrated copper carbonate. Malachite green, sometimes called china creen or aniline green is a dye and is used amonst other things as an antiseptic. and to kill fungi.
Malachite has a vibrant green color due to the copper mineral content.
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∙ 9y agoMalachite is a mineral. It is a copper carbonite that is often found in crystal form. It can be a sedimentary rock or a metamorphic rock.
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∙ 13y agoMalachite is a mineral, with the chemical formula Cu2(CO3)(OH)2.
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∙ 13y agoNo. Malachite is a mineral.
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∙ 15y agoMalachite is a mineral.
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Is malachite igneous?
No... but then again, it's not a rock. It's actually carbonate of copper, a crystal formed by copper reacting with other minerals and water. Malachite isn't directly formed from molten material. It would be more accurate to say it's metamorphic.
Dose malachite have a crystal structure?
Yes, the mineral malachite does have a crystal structure.
How is malachite made?
The copper ore malachite is formed as the result of natural hydrothermal processes.
What mineral is bluish green?
Emerald, Malachite, and Chrysoberyl etcReference: What_minerals_are_used_to_make_a_bright_green_color_or_special_effect
Is malachite a metal or a non metal?
it is a metal
What rock is malachite in?
The mineral malachite is found in oxidization zones of copper deposits.
What are the ores in copper?
Any deposit of rock or mineral, such as malachite, that has a content of copper high enough to make it economically feasible to mine.
Can you write a sentence on malachite?
Malachite is a green mineral. Malachite can be found in Arizona.
How is malachite mined?
how is malachite mined
What rhymes with malachite?
There are no perfect rhymes for the word malachite.
What is a greenish black mineral?
Malachite is green and forms with azurite which is a dark blue or peridot is green and forms on blackish gray rocks Is there any crystal structure or is it just a rock with no crystals on it?
What is a catchy slogan for malachite?
want to be greener? use malachite
Is there a substitute for malachite if the world runs out?
Synthetic malachite is an alternative.
Is malachite igneous?
No... but then again, it's not a rock. It's actually carbonate of copper, a crystal formed by copper reacting with other minerals and water. Malachite isn't directly formed from molten material. It would be more accurate to say it's metamorphic.
What are some important uses for malachite?
malachite is mainly used for carvings and jewelry
When was Malachite - song - created?
Malachite - song - was created on 2006-11-22.
Dose malachite have a crystal structure?
Yes, the mineral malachite does have a crystal structure.
