Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2Monoclinic

Azurite

Cu3(CO3)2(OH)2

Carbonates
Chemical FormulaCu3(CO3)2(OH)2
Crystal SystemMonoclinic
Mohs Hardness3.5
Specific Gravity3.77
ColorDeep blue
LusterVitreous
StreakLight blue
CleavageTwo directions
FractureConchoidal

Occurrence

Found in oxidized copper deposits. Often found with malachite. Used as blue pigment.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

3.5 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)