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What is Velvet Malachite – Geology In

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Velvet malachite is a textural habit of the copper carbonate hydroxide mineral malachite (Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂), defined by extremely fine, densely packed radiating fibers that create a soft, matte, velvety optical effect. This appearance results entirely from light scattering across microscale acicular crystals, not from any physical softness. It is not a distinct mineral species or chemical variety but a crystallization style governed by specific geoch…

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geologyin.com broke the news in on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
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