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

“When a painter wanted white pigment, they crushed a white shell or azurite for blue or malachite for green.”

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023

The altars of malachite, at the ends of the transepts, were given by the Emperor Nicholas of Russia.

From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.