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Magazine Building in which explosives are stored. 
Magazines are normally  Strongly built and sometimes surrounded by  walls to contain the blast of an  explosion.  
Malachite A copper ore Cu2CO3(OH)2,  a copper carbonate mineral. 

It is also used  as an ornamental stone and is related to Azurite. Malachite is a beautiful green and is formed in layers varying in colour from apple green to dark grey-green. 

 
Man Engine A device used to raise and lower men down a mine. 
A  man engine consists of a rod or pair of rods moving rhythmically up and down with steps attached .Steps on the shaft wall enable men to step on and off, raising about 12ft at a time.Normally worked by beam or horizontal engine in an arrangement similar to a Pump engine. 
First introduced to Cornwall in 1842.		 Sites: 
Market Mining The Opening of mine with intention of making money from investors rather then the ore. A common practice after 1850. Names often chosen to attract unwary investors. 
Mellior stone 
(mellyer stone)		 Bearing in a stone supporting the upright axle of a horse whim.
Mica  Constituent of Granite.Mica is a group of minerals which spilt into sheets. Within Granite Mica is seen as thin shining leaflets.