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malachite

[mal-uh-kahyt] / ˈmæl əˌkaɪt /


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But it wasn’t the right green: The upper walls now wear the correct copper-based “verditer” green paint, with the tone of malachite, complemented below the chair rails in a buff color.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 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

The chrysanthemum leaves, the chartreuse of the teapot inlay and the antique bronze are different shades of green — but all come from malachite.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

Matthew Harris of Mateo, a line that includes a wide selection of pieces that combine stones such as malachite and turquoise with precisely set diamonds, agrees.

From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2022

Sometimes it is all green of the brilliant and intense green of malachite, and on it the small rosy sails seem like wandering fires.

From Critical Studies by Ouida




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