AM-2008-10011-A · Malachitearchived
physical & structuralrev. 2
| designation | Malachite |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂ |
| classification | Carbonate / hydrous |
| crystal system | Monoclinic |
| mohs hardness | 3.5 – 4 |
| density (g/cm³) | 4.05 |
| colour | Bright green crusts |
| type locality | Imider mine, Drâa-Tafilalet, Morocco |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 176, 218, 270, 435, 1097
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Crystals up to 15 mm on edge, with euhedral faces. No accompanying matrix.