Malachite (disambiguation)
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Malachite
Malachite
Malachite is a copper carbonate mineral, with the formula Cu2CO32. This green-colored mineral crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, and most often forms botryoidal, fibrous, or stalagmitic masses. Individual crystals are rare but do occur as slender to acicular prisms...

is a carbonate mineral.

Malachite may also refer to:

Science

  • Malachite Butterfly, the brush-footed butterfly Siproeta stelenes
  • Malachite green
    Malachite green
    Malachite green is an organic compound that is used as a dyestuff and has emerged as a controversial agent in aquaculture. Malachite green is traditionally used as a dye for materials such as silk, leather, and paper...

    , an organic molecule used to combat Ichthyophthirius
    Ichthyophthirius
    Ichthyophthirius multifiliis is a common disease of freshwater fish. It is caused by the protozoa Ichtyopthirius. Ich is one of the most common and persistent diseases.The protozoan is an ectoparasite...

     a protozoan causing white spot disease in aquarium fish.
  • Malachites, damselflies in the family Synlestidae
    Synlestidae
    Synlestidae is a family of damselflies. They're commonly known as sylphs or malachites. They rest the same way as spreadwing damselflies do...


Entertainment

  • "Malachite" (Jinn)
    Malachite (Jinn)
    is Jinn's second single release. It was released on November 22, 2006, and reached number 84 on the Oricon charts in Japan.-Track listing:###...

    , Jinn's second single release
  • "Malachite" (Celtic Rock), Celtic Rock band from the USA
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