VS
Name
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Cu₂(CO₃)(OH)₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Carbonates
Chemical class
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Monoclinic
Crystal system
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3.5–4
Mohs hardness
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3.6–4.05
Specific gravity
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Pale green
Streak
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Adamantine to vitreous; silky if fibrous; dull to earthy if massive
Luster
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Perfect on {201}; fair on {010}
Cleavage
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P2_1/a
Space group
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Malachite
Structural group
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Mlc · Grandfathered
IMA
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0
Named in
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Green
Typical colors
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Cu · C · O · H
Elements
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