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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.
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∙ 9y agoMalachite is a carbonate mineral. It is bright green and appears as fibrous, radiating aggregates. It has a silky dull luster and its crystals are adamantine.
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∙ 6y agoBoth. You're Welcome.
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∙ 14y agoMalachite is a mineral, an ore of copper.
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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
What rock did malachite?
The predominant metal in malachite is copper.Related Information: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.
Is malachite a metal or a non metal?
it is a metal
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.
Is there a substitute for malachite if the world runs out?
Synthetic malachite is an alternative.
What is a catchy slogan for malachite?
want to be greener? use malachite
Dose malachite have a crystal structure?
Yes, the mineral malachite does have a crystal structure.
What are some important uses for malachite?
malachite is mainly used for carvings and jewelry
What rock is malachite in?
The mineral malachite is found in oxidization zones of copper deposits.
When was Malachite - song - created?
Malachite - song - was created on 2006-11-22.
Why is it necessary to heat the malachite green?
Malachite green is used as a primary stain in bacteria. It is necessary to heat the malachite green in order to penetrate the endospore of the bacteria.
How is malachite made?
The copper ore malachite is formed as the result of natural hydrothermal processes.
What is the transparency of malachite?
The transparency of malachite is opaque in massive form and translucent in crystalline forms.
