AM-2024-10010-A · Malachitearchived
physical & structuralrev. 4
| designation | Malachite |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂ |
| classification | Carbonate / hydrous |
| crystal system | Monoclinic |
| mohs hardness | 3.5 – 4 |
| density (g/cm³) | 4.02 |
| colour | Banded green |
| type locality | Red Cloud Mine, La Paz County, Arizona, USA |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 220, 435, 1098
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Malachite of ordinary appearance and habit. Used as a calibration reference during the analytical pass.