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
Sometimes it is all green of the brilliant and intense green of malachite, and on it the small rosy sails seem like wandering fires.
From Critical Studies by Ouida
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Green
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