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malachite Definition

mala·chite (mal′ə kīt′)

noun

a bright green, monoclinic mineral, copper carbonate, CuCO(OH), that is an ore of copper and is used as a gem and to make ornamental objects

Etymology: ME melochites < L molochites < Gr molochitēs, a stone (? malachite) < malachē, molochē, mallow (its color is like that of mallow leaves): < ? Heb malluaḥ, a lettuce-like plant > L malva, mallow

malachite Usage Examples

Converse of object

use: Following the take-over of Gray's in 1960, Susan used the malachite transfers to create a sumptuous range of richly guilded ornamental pieces.

Adjective modifier

green: Vertical and horizontal veins of green malachite and blue azurite are still visible in the Great Orme Mines.

Modifies a noun

  • kingfisher: Malachite kingfisher -- A single at the Kotu bridge on the 8th.
  • green: The engine's war time coat of black paint was replaced by malachite green in January 1947.
  • necklace: Otherwise Tony will contrast them himself, as demonstrated in the malachite necklace with a pink sapphire.
  • beetle: At the moment we're asking people to keep an eye out for the scarlet malachite beetle.
  • tigertail: Delivered boxed and wrapped with ribbons. £ 10.99 Malachite Topaz Handmade Necklace Beautiful, malachite tigertail necklace.
  • stone: Made from the finest topaz Swarovski crystals and malachite stone, this exquisite necklace is an exotic piece of glamor any gal would adore.

Noun used with modifier

copper: The copper mineral malachite is often used as a semi precious stone in jewelry.