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Webster 1913 Edition
Malachite
Mal′a-chite
,Noun.
[Fr. Gr.
μαλάχη
a mallow, from its resembling the green color of the leaf of mallows: cf. F. malachite
. Cf. Mallow
.] (Min.)
Native hydrous carbonate of copper, usually occurring in green mammillary masses with concentric fibrous structure.
☞ Green malachite, or malachite proper, admits of a high polish, and is sometimes used for ornamental work. Blue malachite, or azurite, is a related species of a deep blue color.
Malachite green
. Webster 1828 Edition
Malachite
MAL'ACHITE
,Noun.
An oxyd of copper, combined with carbonic acid, found in solid masses of a beautiful green color. It consists of layers, in the form of nipples or needles converging towards a common center. It takes a good polish and is often manufactured into toys.