About Pseudomalachite
Hydrated copper phosphate hydroxide, typically emerald green, often botryoidal. It's a stone of heart healing and emotional balance, promoting peace and connection with nature.
Primary Hues
Emerald Green, Dark Green, Blackish-Green, often forms botryoidal or fibrous masses
Geological & Scientific Details
Pseudomalachite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4. Common crystal habits include crystals, which are rare, are prismatic, usually with uneven faces. pseudomalachite is commonly compact, reniform or botryoidal, or it may be fibrous or in crusts and films..
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Cu5(PO4)2(OH)4
- IMA Symbol: Pmlc[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 575.7 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Dark emerald green to blackish green
- Crystal Habit: Crystals, which are rare, are prismatic, usually with uneven faces. Pseudomalachite is commonly compact, reniform or botryoidal, or it may be fibrous or in crusts and films.
- Twinning: On {100}
- Cleavage: Perfect on {100}, distinct on {010}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: Blue green, paler than the mineral
- Diaphaneity: Translucent to subtranslucent
Associated Minerals
- Malachite
- Cornetite
- Libethenite
- Reichenbachite
- Chrysocolla
- Quartz