Mining of copper

 

Mining of copper occurs on a grand scale. A great deal of material is taken from out of the ground in order to produce the copper that is required.
Azurite is a deep blue copper ore composed of hydrated copper carbonate and has the formula Cu3(CO3)2 (OH)2
Malachite is a green copper ore composed mainly of copper carbonate and has the formula CuCO3 .Cu(OH)2
Chalcopyrite is another copper ore and has the formula CuFeS2. It is one of the most common copper ores.
Chalcocite is a very valuable commercial ore and has the formula Cu2S