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malachite

[mal-uh-kahyt] / ˈmæl əˌkaɪt /


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Rearing the snails - as well as other critically endangered invertebrates such as scarlet malachite beetles, ladybird spiders and tadpole shrimp - has become a family affair.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

"The identification of the green mineral as malachite is still preliminary," explained Tornero.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026

Unassuming from the outside, the shop opens into a huge ark of mortar-crusted brick and ribcage-like beams, with long dining tables displaying shapely vases, pitchers, teacups and plates in shades of apricot, amber and malachite.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

Their wings, in shades of lavender, green and red, represented certain crystals and traits: amethyst as one of calm and purity, malachite as one of protection and rose garnet for healing and love.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025

Tinctum chrysocolla—partly the modern mineral of that name and partly malachite.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola


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