Malachite
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The document defines different types of rocks and describes malachite. It defines igneous rock as relating to fire, metamorphic rock as once being another type of rock like gold or silver, and sedimentary rock as forming through the deposition and solidification of sediment, especially by water. It then describes malachite as a bright green basic copper carbonate that occurs in crystal form. Malachite is often used in jewelry and is found in locations like the Congo, Namibia, Russia, Mexico, Wales, and the southwestern United States.
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Malachite
- 2. My Mineral Glossary Crystal = A clear transparent mineral or glass resembling ice. Igneous rock = Of relating to, or characteristic of fire. Metamorphic rock = Rock that was once one form of gold and silver. Sedimentary rock Rock that has formed through the decoction and solidification of sediment especially sediment transport by water river lakes and oceans like glaciers and wind sediment rock are often deposited in layers and frequlty contain fossils.
- 3. What does Malachite Look Like? Malachite is a green basic carbonate of copper occurring in crystal. It is usually a bright green color.
- 4. What are its uses Malachite is often used in jewelry.
- 5. Where is it found? It is found in the Congo, Namibia, Russia, Mexico, Wales, Lyon and the Southwestern United States.