Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Iron_Age
|
| gptkbp:appearance |
perfect in one direction
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
copper mining
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| gptkbp:characteristic |
birefringent
|
| gptkbp:chemical_formula |
Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2
|
| gptkbp:color |
deep blue
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
used in crystal healing practices
used in meditation practices associated with the throat chakra believed to enhance communication skills considered a stone of wisdom often gifted for good luck symbol of protection and guidance used in feng shui for positive energy used in various cultures for decoration |
| gptkbp:difficulty |
3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
soluble in acids
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
mining can lead to habitat destruction
can release copper into the environment |
| gptkbp:formed |
secondary mineral
|
| gptkbp:has_luminosity |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:historical_use |
used by ancient Egyptians
used in Renaissance paintings used in ancient Chinese art used in medieval manuscripts |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Azurite
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| gptkbp:is_found_in |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Chile gptkb:Morocco gptkb:USA gptkb:Zambia |
| gptkbp:is_visible_from |
transparent to translucent
|
| gptkbp:luster |
vitreous
|
| gptkbp:mining_locations |
gptkb:Chihuahua,_Mexico
gptkb:Bisbee,_Arizona Sierra de las Minas, Guatemala Tsumeb, Namibia Kingston, New Mexico |
| gptkbp:notable_artifact |
malachite
|
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
often found in copper deposits
|
| gptkbp:origin |
from the Persian word 'lazhward' meaning blue
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:copper
|
| gptkbp:season |
light blue
|
| gptkbp:similar_minerals |
azurite-malachite
|
| gptkbp:structure |
monoclinic
|
| gptkbp:surface |
3.77 to 3.89
|
| gptkbp:treatment |
often treated with oil for preservation
|
| gptkbp:uses |
used in jewelry
used as a pigment |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Flower_Ball_(Malachite)
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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