THE GREAT MIGHT OF MALACHITE

SO WHAT IS MALACHITE?

WELL THAT'S WHAT I'M HERE FOR!

Formula for Malachite

Cu2(CO3)(OH)2

Color

Beautiful,rich green color.

Mineral Group

Carbonates

Streak

Light Green,Green.

Hardness

3.5-4

Luster

Vitreous,silky,or dull

Specific Gravity

3.9-4

Cleavage

1.1 Basal

Fracture

Splintery

Transparency

Opaque,although translucent in thin splinters

Class

Mineral

Elements in Malachite

Copper
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

Where can Malachite be found?

Ural Mountains of Russia,Namibia,Shaba,
South Australia including Brisbane,Germany,
Romania,Arizona and New Mexico in the U.S,and Mexico.

How is Malachite mined?

Malachite mining takes place on a huge scale and requires use of long drills,blasting,enormous loaders,and gigantic ore trucks.

How is malachite processed?

By crushing and grinding the ore.

What is the current value of Malachite?

$12.50/pound

SOME USES OF MALCHITE:

• Absorbs negative energy.
• Guards against radiation of all kinds.
• Protects against harmful rays from technology.
• Grinding process can get copper out of Malachite.

WEBSITES

• http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/minerals/malachite.htm
• http://www.crystalvaults.com/crystal-encyclopedia/malachite
• http://webmineral.com/data/Malachite.shtml#.UxOduDK9KSP
• http://www.minerals.net/mineral/malachite.aspx
• http://www.gemstoneeducation.com/Malachite.htm