Malachite Properties

Properties of Malachite

Mineral Group

Hydrated carbonate

Cleavage

Perfect

Chemical Composition 

Cu2(CO3)(OH)2

Fracture 

Sub-Conchoidal - uneven

Luster

Rarely vitreous to adamantine. Fibrous specimens - silky. Massive specimens - dull to earthy.

Diaphaneity

Most specimens - opaque. Crystals - translucent.

Color

Green

Streak

Green

Mohs Hardness

3.5 - 4

Specific Gravity

3.6 - 4

Diagnostic Properties

Produces a green solution when dissolved in HCI with effervescence. In addition to being distinguishable from other green copper minerals by its effervescence in acid, this mineral is recognized for its brilliant green hue and botryoidal formations.

Crystal System

Monoclinic

Uses

A minor ore of copper. Gemstones, small sculptures, pigment. Today most comes from the congo. 

Chakras

Heart Chakra

Zodiac

Capricorn

Numerical Vibration

9

Metaphysical Properties  

Note: All crystals contain energy that can be used to amplify your own intentions and manifestations through meditation and daily wear. 

Occurrence 

Notable localities for it’s occurrence are at the Nizhniy Tagil in the Ural Mountians, Russia; pseudomorphous after cuperite at Chessy, near Lyons, France, and associated with azuirite; form Tsumeb, Namibia; Katanga, Democratic Republic of Congo; Broken Hill, New South Wales, Austrialia. In the Unites States at Bisbee, Morenci, and other localities in Arizona. 

 

 

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