AM-2014-04001-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) | 4.05 |
| colour | Banded green |
| type locality | Kolwezi, Lualaba, DR Congo |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 156, 178, 220, 270, 433, 1097
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Botryoidal masses with concentric banding.