Azurmalachite: A rock composed of azurite and malachite
At some large copper mines, pockets of gem materials, such as malachite, azurite, or turquoise, are encountered while removing the rocks above the main ore body. At some of these mines, the operators will recover the gem materials; move a few truckloads of rock from that area to a dump where it can be prospected; or allow outside contractors to ...