Azurite-Malachite in matrix look-alikes
Azurite (Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2) and Malachite (Cu2CO3(OH)2) in a host rock
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Azurite-Malachite in matrix. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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