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Esquema molecular
Malachite
Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Description
Malachite is a green mineral consisting of a basic copper carbonate. It is often used as an ornamental stone and in jewelry.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula
Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Classification
Carbonato
Crystal system
Monoclínico
Luster
Sedoso a vitreoso
Streak
Verde claro
Density
3.6 g/cm³
Temperatura de fusión
200 °C
Mohs Scale — 3.5/10
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Referencia: Fluorita
Color
#008000
#00FF00
#A6D49F
Verde
Usos
Uso cotidiano
Used in jewelry and decorative items.
Uso industrial
Used as a copper ore and pigment in paints.
Similar minerals
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| Properties | Malachite | Chrysocolla | Azurite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂ | (Cu,Al)2H2Si2O5(OH)4·nH2O | Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2 |
| Classification | Carbonato | Silicatos | Carbonates |
| Crystal system | Monoclínico | Amorfo | Monoclinic |
| Hardness | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Density | 3.6 g/cm³ | 2 g/cm³ | 3.77 g/cm³ |
| Luster | Sedoso a vitreoso | Vitreous to silky | Vitreous |
| Streak | Verde claro | White | Light blue |
| Cleavage | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Transparency | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Similar minerals: Chrysocolla · Azurite · Turgite
Derivatives and uses
Chrysocolla and azurite are related copper minerals.
Geographic distribution
Extraction countries: Chequia, Sudáfrica, Estados Unidos, Alemania, España
Galería de la comunidad
Periodic table
Contains elements: Cu · C · O · H
H
Hydrogen
#1 · Nonmetals
Atomic mass1.008 u
Density0.0899 g/cm³
Melting point-259.2 °C
Boiling point-252.9 °C
StateGas
Alkali metalsAlkaline earth metalsTransition metalsPost-transition metalsMetalloidsNonmetalsHalogensNoble gasesLanthanidesActinides
