| Name | Malachite |
| Class | Carbonates |
| Category | Secondary copper mineral |
| Crystal system | Monoclinic |
| Chemical composition | Copper hydroxycarbonate (Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂) |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 3.5 to 4 |
| Transparency | Opaque |
| Geographical origin | Democratic Republic of Congo, Russia, Namibia, Zambia, Australia |






















































































































































































































