Malachite

usgb/ˈmæləkaɪt/
noun

A green mineral that is used as a gem and for making ornaments.

He gifted his wife a beautiful malachite pendant on their wedding anniversary.
Visual representation of "malachite" - A green mineral that is used as a gem and for making ornaments

Often appears as...

  • malachite green
  • malachite pendant
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Mineral Usage

Used to describe the mineral itself or items made from it.

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The museum displayed a raw piece of malachite.
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Color Descriptor

Can refer to the distinctive green color of items, not just the mineral.

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She admired the malachite hues of the painting.
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Ornamental Value

Often specifies objects with decorative or gemstone quality.

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Their malachite chess set was quite opulent.
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