Malachite

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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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