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Introduction of malachite
Malachite has such a beautiful name because its color is similar to the green spots on peacock feathers. Malachite occurs in the oxidation zone of copper sulfide deposits and often coexists with other copper-bearing minerals (azurite, chalcopyrite, native copper, etc.). ). The world-famous producing areas are Zambia, Australia, Namibia, Russia, Zaire, the United States and other regions. China is mainly produced in Yangchun, Guangdong, Huangshi, Hubei and Northwest Jiangxi.
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The difference between malachite and jadeite
Difference between malachite and similar jade. Malachite is characterized by special malachite green and typical bands, which are not easily confused with other gems, but similar to beryl and chrysocolla. The difference is that the hardness of turquoise is 5-6, the density is 2.6-2.9g/cm3 and the refractive index is 1.62. Chrysotile has a hardness of 2-4, a density of 2-2.4g/cm3 and a refractive index of 1.57.
Malachite is a kind of alteration product containing copper and carbon salt, which is often used as the associated product of copper mine. Its hardness is 3.5-4, it is opaque dark green, and it has a dark stripe pattern. This unique beauty is not found in any other gem, so there are almost no fakes.
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Distinguish malachite from turquoise: malachite can be distinguished from other gems according to a series of characteristics. Similar to it, it is mainly turquoise. The color of turquoise is mainly blue with green, the density is smaller than malachite, and the hardness is larger than malachite.
Green striped glass can also be used to imitate malachite. The main difference is that the stripes of the glass are short and the width is unstable, the glass can't see silky luster and conchoidal fracture, and there may be bubbles in the glass, which are not as dense as malachite.
Malachite is produced in Russia, Romania, Brazil and so on. Malachite in China is mainly produced in Hubei.
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Malachite implication
The word "malachite" has the meaning of "separation of wives and children". Natural malachite has a strong green and emerald luster. Although it does not have the brilliance of jewelry, it is a noble stone with a unique elegant temperament. Malachite has many mysterious legends. As early as thousands of years ago, the ancient Egyptians regarded it as a "sacred stone" and thought it had the function of exorcising evil, so it was used as an amulet; In Germany, people think that people who wear malachite can avoid the threat of death. In fact, it is basically the role of amulets. In ancient China, malachite was made into various kinds of jewelry to wear, but because of its high price, ordinary people had no chance to wear it.
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Efficacy and function of malachite
1, antioxidant. There is also natural copper in malachite, which can activate the natural antioxidant enzyme (SOD) in the skin, so that the antioxidant enzyme in the skin can play its greatest role and achieve the purpose of antioxidation. Wearing malachite jewelry can slow down the formation of stratum corneum, thus achieving the effect of delicate skin.
2, disinfection and regeneration, decay and regeneration. Ancient Egyptians used to grind malachite into powder and smear it on festering wounds, so as to achieve the effect of healing. Therefore, wearing malachite jewelry can absorb the natural energy contained in malachite, absorb external radiation and reduce skin irritation.
French scientists once extracted a natural active substance from malachite. This substance is extremely safe, which can improve the natural resistance of cells, remove impurities remaining in cells, and thus enhance cell activity. Moreover, this malachite extract is green and safe, and will not cause any burden to the skin. So this is also the fundamental reason why modern people are keen on malachite jewelry, which is natural and harmless.
4. According to scientific identification, well-known cosmetics on the market all contain trace copper, which has the same structure as that in malachite. Because of its antioxidant and anti-aging effects, there are even skin care products such as malachite extract.
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