malachite
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On view are examples of bulbous book bindings, acid-etched vases, satin capes, parchment-covered cabinets, angular decanters, diamond-decorated cloche hats, geometric malachite brooches, stark bas-reliefs, Brancusi-faced collar ads, and boxy, black-lacquer screens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
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
It is made of silver, lapis lazuli, malachite and pink coral.
From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2024
The chrysanthemum leaves, the chartreuse of the teapot inlay and the antique bronze are different shades of green — but all come from malachite.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023
This description of its occurrence would apply equally well to modern chrysocolla or to malachite.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
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