Malachite is a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral that is highly sought after for its striking appearance when polished. This mineral has been known for centuries and has been used for decorative purposes as well as for its healing properties. Malachite is formed through the weathering of copper ores and is commonly found in association with other copper minerals such as … [Read more...] about The Striking Beauty and Healing Properties of Polished Malachite
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It turned out to be amazing when the cut surface of the meteorite was thoroughly polished
It is a picture of cutting the "Chinger meteorite'' discovered in 1913 in the Republic of Tuva, which borders Mongolia, into four pieces and polishing the cut surface thoroughly. The contrast between the surface and the cut surface is very surprising. The Chinger meteorite is an iron meteorite called `` ataxite '' containing 18% nickel. Currently, only about 50 meteorites … [Read more...] about It turned out to be amazing when the cut surface of the meteorite was thoroughly polished
Brilliant Polished Meteorite Provides an Intriguing Look into Earth’s Creation
When picturing a meteorite, we generally think of it as something that's jagged with a rough texture. Reddit user Isai76, however, recently shared something unexpected – a polished meteorite! It was posted in the subreddit called Damnthatsinteresting, a place that welcomes the rare and unusual. The shiny rock hardly looks like a meteorite at all, and it features brilliant … [Read more...] about Brilliant Polished Meteorite Provides an Intriguing Look into Earth’s Creation