Malachite
Malachite is a mineral with the chemical formula Cu2CO3(OH)2. It has a Mohs hardness of 3.5 - 4 and vitreous to silk luster.
Malachite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Cu2CO3(OH)2 |
| Mohs hardness | 3.5 - 4 |
| Luster | Vitreous to silk |
| Typical colors | Green, ranging from light to dark |
| Formation | Typically formed in the oxidized zones of copper deposits |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 3.5–4 — soft
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