Malachite

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Malachite

Malachite

Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂

Carbonate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Group
Carbonates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
3,75
Color
Green
Luster
—
Streak
Green
Density
3,85 g/cm³
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
5.BA.10
Dana classification
16a.3.1.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Mlc
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Malva

Source: Wikidata

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