| Mineral | Malachite |
|---|---|
| Formula | Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 |
| Crystal Form | Monoclinic/Prismatic [2/m] |
| Cleavage | [201] Perfect, [010] Fair |
| Color | Green, Dark green, Blackish green |
| Density | 3.6 – 4.0 g/cm3 |
| Diaphaneity | Translucent to subtranslucent to |
| Fracture | Uneven |
| Hardness | 3.5 - 4.0 |
| Lustre | Vitreous - Silky |
| Streak | Light green |
| Dana 8 Class | 16a.3.1.1 |
| Strunz Class | V/C.01-20 |
| Mindat | mindat.org |
| WebMineral | WebMineral |
| ID | 68 |