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The formula of malachite ore is _______.


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  • Malachite is a green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral with a chemical composition Cu2(OH)2(CO3).
  • It was one of the first ores used to produce copper metal.
  • Malachite has been used as a gemstone and sculptural material for thousands of years and is still popular today.
  • Malachite has a green colour that does not fade over time or when exposed to light.

Hence, the formula of malachite ore is Cu(OH)2CuCO3.


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