Malachite Flashcards
1
Q
What is Malachite’s formula?
A
Cu2CO3(OH)2
2
Q
What is Malachite’s crystal system?
A
Monoclinic
3
Q
What is Malachite’s hardness?
A
3.5-4.0
4
Q
What is Malachite’s crystallography?
A
radiating xls
botryoidal (grapes looking)
stalactitic (hanging from roof of cave)
5
Q
What is Malachite’s occurrence?
A
supergene zone of Cu deposits