malachite

/ˈmæləˌkaɪt/
noun
  1. A bright green mineral that is often polished and used for jewelry, ornaments, or as a pigment.
    • The museum displayed a vase carved from a single piece of malachite.
    • She wore a beautiful necklace made of polished malachite beads.
    • Artists in ancient times ground malachite into powder to make green paint.
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