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

It was confused with 'false emerald', a kind of malachite.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various