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malachite

[mal-uh-kahyt] / ˈmæl əˌkaɪt /


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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

The gothic-style brooch — composed of silver, lapis lazuli, malachite and coral — is now by far the most prized piece in her modest collection.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2024

Up the floating stairs, the second floor has an open layout, with a family room set apart from the kitchen and dining area by a green double-sided malachite marble gas fireplace.

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2022

With a shaft of silver, burnished bright, And leaves of beryl and malachite; With spikes of golden-bloom ablaze, And fruits of topaz and chrysoprase.

From The World and Its People: Book VII Views in Africa by Badlam, Anna B.




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