MN694

Sample ID MN694 • Cabinet H

Malachite (Bisbee Arizona)

2.2cm W x 3.5cm H x 1.9cm D • 28g
Sample TypeMineralColorGreen, BrownLusterVitreous
StreakGreenCleavage/FracturePerfect/SubconchoidalSpecific GravityNA
Geographic Location/DateBisbee, Arizona Mohs Hardness 3

This is a small piece of Malachite. It is from Bisbee, Arizona, and is part of a group of three. It is very vitreous, with some areas being a dull brown or orange. Since Malachite can be dangerous when submerged in water, the specific gravity cannot be taken.