A hydrated copper carbonate mineral (Cu2CO3(OH)2) found in weathered copper ore deposits. It is bright green in colour.
| Malachite | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Category | Mineral |
| Chemical Formula | Cu2CO3(OH)2 |
| Identification | |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic - prismatic |
| Crystal habit | Massive, botryoidal, stalactitic |
| Color | Green |
| Cleavage | Perfect |
| Fracture | Conchoidal to splintery |
| Mohs Scale of Hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
| Luster | Dull/vitreous in large quantities, silky in crystal form |
| Streak | green |
| Specific gravity | 3.6 - 4 |
Malachite is a carbonate mineral, copper(II) carbonate hydroxide Cu2CO3(OH)2.
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