Malachite after Calcite

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Malachite after Calcite

Mineral Species: Malachite after Calcite

Chemical Formula: Cu2CO3(OH)2

Chemical Name: Copper Carbonate Hydroxide

Mineral Class: Carbonate

Mineral Notes: Malachite is a well known and popular semi-precious stone and is named after the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. The banded light and dark green designs give it a unique ornamental quality unlike that of any other stone. The bands and colour are so distinctive that Malachite is one of the most easily recognised minerals by the general public.

Description: Malachite pseudomorph after Calcite. The replacement of Calcite has given the Malachite a very unusual crystal form. The habit is tabular with very noticeable rhombohedral terminations. The attractive green colour and unusual form make this a very interesting specimen.

Location: Tsumeb, Otavi, Namibia.

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