AM-2011-10001-A · Malachitearchived
physical & structuralrev. 1
| designation | Malachite |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂ |
| classification | Carbonate / hydrous |
| crystal system | Monoclinic |
| mohs hardness | 3.5 – 4 |
| density (g/cm³) | 4.09 |
| colour | Faintly banded green |
| type locality | Mont Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, Canada |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 158, 178, 220, 270
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Macroscopic appearance consistent with malachite; no surface alteration observed at the time of intake.