noun
- plural of malachite; green copper carbonate minerals used as gemstones or pigments
Usage: mineralogy
Examples
- The museum displayed several beautiful malachites from different regions.
- Ancient Egyptians ground malachites to create green paint for their artwork.
- The jewelry store featured rings set with polished malachites.
- Geologists found malachites in the copper mine’s upper layers.
- The collector’s cabinet contained malachites ranging from deep forest green to bright emerald.
- Artists have used powdered malachites as pigments for thousands of years.