Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral, with the formula Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂. This opaque, green-banded mineral crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, and most often forms botryoidal, ...

What is the meaning for malachite?

: a green mineral that is a basic carbonate of copper used especially for making ornamental objects.

What is the mineral malachite used for?

The commercial quantity of malachite occurs worldwide including Congo, Gabon, Zambia, Namibia, Mexico, Australia, and with the largest deposit/mine in the Urals region, Russia. Malachite is used as a mineral pigment in paints, decorative ornamental stone, and base of the FIFA World Cup Tournament.