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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

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 introduction of malachite green marks another epoch in the history of the technology of the triphenylmethane colours.

From Coal and What We Get from It by Raphael Meldola


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