Gem, Rock, and Mineral Postage Stamps Featuring
Malachite


Mineral Name: Malachite

Composition: Copper carbonate hydroxide

Nomenclature: Named after the Greek word "malache" or "moloche" which means "mallow" because of its green color.

Industrial Uses: Copper ore, gemstones, ornamental stones, carvings.

Additional Notes: .



Germany, DDR : Scott 1356 : 20 pfennige : 22 Feb 1972

Malachite



Russia : Scott 2829 : 16 kopecks : 26 Dec 1963

Malachite



Uganda : Scott 601 : 5 shilling : 18 Jan 1988

Malachite



Zaire : Scott 1102 : 2 makuta : 13 Feb 1983

Malachite



Zimbabwe : Scott 678 : 77 cents : 1993

Azurite; Malachite