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MALACHITE

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Malachite is an opaque semi-precious stone with layers of deep green and light green. It is usually found in copper mines; malachite is about 57% copper. Malachite was used as jewellery thousands of years ago by the ancients Egyptians. Malachite is usually cabochon set in silver. Russian malachite carvings were done in miniature and in large scale; malachite was also inlaid in furniture. It is sometimes coated with colourless wax, oil, or hardening agents to increase its durability and enhance its appearance
Hardness 3.5 to 4.