malachite

Definitions

1. A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂; one of the principal ores of copper.
   countable, uncountable
2. A mild green color, like that of the mineral.
   countable, uncountable

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“Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are […] . (Common gem materials not addressed in this article include⟳ amber, amethyst, chalcedony, garnet, lazurite, malachite, opals, peridot, rhodonite, spinel, tourmaline, turquoise and zircon.)”

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