malachite

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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 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

Archaeologists also found beads made of amber, carnelian and malachite, and a golden pendant depicting the head of the Egyptian goddess Hathor.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2019

And there are hedges all clipped and square, As carven from blocks of malachite, Where fountains keep spinning their threads of light And statues whiten the shadow there.

From Hospital Sketches by Peabody, Robert Swain