Magnesite vs Malachite
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Magnesite
Magnesite is a mineral composed primarily of magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula MgCO3. It commonly occurs in white, grey, or pale brown masses and has a dull to glassy appearance, although some material is cut and polished for ornamental objects and jewellery. Magnesite is also frequently dyed blue and sold as an imitation turquoise, so colour alone is not a reliable way to identify it...
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Malachite
Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with the chemical formula Cu2CO3(OH)2. It commonly forms opaque, botryoidal, fibrous, or banded aggregates, and its alternating light and dark green bands are especially recognizable in polished specimens. Malachite has been used as a copper ore, ornamental stone, pigment, and material for carved objects and jewelry, although it is relatively...
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