malachite
noun
mal·a·chite
ˈma-lə-ˌkīt 
: a green mineral that is a basic carbonate of copper used especially for making ornamental objects
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Ando created four unique dial statements to coincide with the seasons, and for summer that’s an artful mosaic of the malachite seen here.
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 May 2024
The malachite features striking veins in green and black, the lapis sees deep blue contrasted by white speckles, and the onyx is a pure expression of pitch black.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
The first iteration was decorated with over 20 black and white clovers, but today there are plenty of variations to add to your jewelry box—from malachite to carnelian to tiger’s eye.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
Others, like chrysoprase, green chalcedony, and malachite, are perhaps less so.
—Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 21 Aug. 2023
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Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 May 2024
The malachite features striking veins in green and black, the lapis sees deep blue contrasted by white speckles, and the onyx is a pure expression of pitch black.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
The first iteration was decorated with over 20 black and white clovers, but today there are plenty of variations to add to your jewelry box—from malachite to carnelian to tiger’s eye.
—Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
Others, like chrysoprase, green chalcedony, and malachite, are perhaps less so.
—Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 21 Aug. 2023
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malachite
noun
mal·a·chite
ˈmal-ə-ˌkīt
: a green mineral that contains copper and is used especially for ornamental objects
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