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Malachite

Malachite

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Malachite is a vibrant green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral,
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, known for its banded, botryoidal, and fibrous patterns. It has a low Mohs hardness of 3.5–4, a silky to vitreous luster, and is often used in jewelry, carvings, and historically as a pigment
. It is primarily found in copper ore deposits globally
.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
  • Composition: Copper carbonate hydroxide (
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    ).
  • Hardness: 3.5–4 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively soft and easily scratched.
  • Color: Varies from bright green to dark emerald green.
  • Streak: Light green.
  • Structure: Monoclinic; often found as fibrous, stalactitic, or botryoidal masses.
  • Luster: Silky, vitreous, or dull/earthy.
  • Specific Gravity: 3.6–4.0 (high for a green mineral).
  • Transparency: Opaque.
  • Reactivity: Effervesces (bubbles) in contact with cold, dilute hydrochloric acid.
Uses and Characteristics:
  • Jewelry: Popular in jewelry but requires careful handling due to its softness.
  • Ornamental: Used for decorative vases, carvings, and polished slabs.
  • Industrial: Historically used as a green pigment.
Metaphysical Properties:
  • Symbolism: Often referred to as a "stone of transformation" or "stone of protection".
  • Chakra Association: Strongly associated with the heart chakra (love, compassion) and sometimes the solar plexus chakra (confidence).
  • Emotional Balancing: Believed to aid in clearing emotional blocks, reducing stress, and fostering positive,, empathetic feelings.
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