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2010-4-15 Source:AYpearl
This article gives you the Overview of Malachite
malachite is a carbonate mineral which contains copper, the chemical composition is Cu2 [CO3] (OH) 2, CuO71.9%, CO219.9%, H2O8.15%. Is monoclinic. the shape of Columnar or needle-like are extremely rare, usually ,the shape are hull shape, tuberculosis-like and fibrous aggregates. it also has concentric layered and fiber radial structure. the color of malachite are Green, malachite green, dark green and so on. usually,it has pattern belt, silk or glass gloss sheen, it seems clear to opaque. Refractive index 1.66-1.91, double-refractive index of 0.25, polychroism colorless - yellow-green - dark green. Hardness 3.5-4.5, density 3.54-4.1g/cm3. And brittle, no cleavage, conchatus a fracture. participating readily in reactions when it Case of hydrochloric, and easy to dissolve.
The standard for products are the following: common malachite, malachite stones, malachite opal, malachite green. malachite is a very rare gem malachite crystals. malachite can made into ornamental stones, handicraft article or ornamental products .so it require bright colors, uniform in color, clear stripes, smooth surfaces, the bigger the better. malachite Opal requiring background color is pure .. malachite can be carved heart-shaped pendant,necklace, earrings and bracelet.it can also be made of seal material.

As early as 4000 years ago, ancient Egyptians mined the mines which between Suez and the Sinai , use the malachite as a child's amulet, they believe hung the malachite on a child's cradle , it can drive all evils away . Some regions in Germany, people think that wearing malachite can avoid the threat of death. During the ancient yin dynasty, people use malachite stone as hairpin crafts. Because of its blue-green bright, malachite jewelry is the most attractive decorative materials in folklore .
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