Verde Malachite
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Colour |
Green |
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Marble |
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Origin |
Canada |
Malachite green is a precious, scenic, and elegant natural carbonate rock mined in Canada’s stone basins. Sought after in high-end interior design for the unique combination of the depth of the green matrix and the luster of its crystal lattices, it constitutes a decorative material of the highest aesthetic value.
Visually, it is distinguished by a rich and intense background matrix in shades of emerald green, jade green and forest green, finely furrowed and enriched by high-contrast branches, zoning and veins in shades of white lime, ivory, silver grey and ash shades. The alternation between the saturated background and the clear movement of the veins gives the surfaces a profound dynamism and a distinctly pictorial appearance.
Technical characteristics of Malachite Green
Geologically it is classified as a recrystallized carbonate marble (metamorphic rock consisting mainly of calcite with micro-inclusions of silicate-chloritic minerals responsible for the vibrant green color). Being dominated by a carbonate matrix ($text{CaCO}_3$), it is sensitive to aggressive food and chemical acids (such as lemon, vinegar, wine, juices or anti-scale detergents), which can cause halos or opacifications if not protected appropriately. It boasts a medium hardness (Mohs scale 3.5–4), good compactness and an optimal structural response to high-quality workings. During sheet processing, the material is commonly resinated and reinforced on the back with fiberglass mesh to optimize its mechanical stability.
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