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Malaquita

Malaquita is a mineral with formula Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂, in the Carbonatos group. This specimen comes from Cantiere Fonnacelle, Isla de Elba, Italia.

Malaquita from Cantiere Fonnacelle, Isla de Elba, Italia — Terrium

Description

Acicular malachite of intense green color on matrix, with well-defined crystals

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0466
Composition
Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Name
Malaquita
Group
Carbonatos
Category
Cavella
Mine
Cantiere Fonnacelle
Province
Isla de Elba
Country
Italia
Size (cm)
4.5 x 2.7
Ex-collection
Colección Venutti
Etymology
From the Greek «malachē», “mallow”, for its green colour resembling the plant’s leaves.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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