Malachite

Malachite is a green mineral that is often used as a decorative stone and in jewelry. It is a copper carbonate mineral that is formed by the weathering of copper ore deposits. One interesting fact about malachite is that it has been used throughout history as a source of copper, which is an essential mineral for human health. Copper is necessary for the proper functioning of enzymes involved in the metabolism of iron, the formation of collagen and the production of energy in cells.