| | Home > GemStones > Malachite > General > Facts | Malachite Properties Chemical Composition | It is Copper Carbonate Hydroxide having the chemical formula as Cu2(CO3)(OH)2. | Colours | Shall always be green. Green shades would vary between light to dark green. | Streak | Light green, dark green, black | Refractive Index | 1.65 - 1.91 | Specific Gravity | 3.7 to 3.9 | Luster | Vitreous, silky, dull | Solid State | Opaque to translucent. | Crystal System | Monoclinic | Hardness | Varies between 3.5-4 Mohs. | Heat Sensitive | Yes | Fractures | Uneven to Sub-Conchoidal. | Bi-refringence | 0.021 | Luminescence | None | Source | Russia, Untied States, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Romania, Chile, United Kingdom, Zambia, Namibia, Zaire and South Africa. | Enhancement | Occasionally done to improve the durability and colour. | Precautions | Special care has to be taken. Avoid exposure to acids and excessive heat. Protect from sharp blows and scratches. Clean with a soft cloth. To be kept away from the water as well. |
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