Malachite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Malachite: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Malachite: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Malachite3.5–4Adamantine to vitreous; silky if fibrous; dull to earthy if massivelight greenMonoclinic

Common questions

How hard is Malachite on the Mohs scale?
3.5–4.
What luster does Malachite have?
Adamantine to vitreous; silky if fibrous; dull to earthy if massive.
What colour is the streak of Malachite?
light green.
What crystal system does Malachite have?
Monoclinic.

Sources

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