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Malaquita

Malaquita is a mineral with formula Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂, in the Carbonatos group. This specimen comes from Mina Les Ferreres, Rocabruna, Girona, Catalunya, España.

Malaquita from Mina Les Ferreres, Rocabruna, Girona, Catalunya, España — Terrium

Description

Green botryoidal formation with a silky luster on matrix.

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0564
Internal reference
X0192
Composition
Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Name
Malaquita
Group
Carbonatos
Mine
Mina Les Ferreres
District / Municipality
Rocabruna
Province
Girona
Region
Catalunya
Country
España
Etymology
From the Greek 'malache' (mallow), because of its green color similar to the leaves of this plant.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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