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MALACHITE [1 record]

Record 1 2016-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Jewellery
Universal entry(ies)
Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

A mineral occurring in green mamilliary masses, consisting of concentric layers having a fibrous structure.

OBS

It takes a high polish, and is used for making ornamental articles.

OBS

Chemical formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

Carbonate naturel de cuivre, pierre d'un beau vert diapré utilisée dans la fabrication d'objets d'art.

OBS

Pour l'ameublement, on choisit des malachites d'un vert pur susceptible de recevoir un beau poli.

OBS

Formule chimique : Cu2(CO3)(OH)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Artículos de joyería
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Cu2(CO3)(OH)2
formula, see observation
DEF

Carbonato de cobre monoclínico [...]

OBS

Fórmula química: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2

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