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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That’s why its Limited-Edition FIFA World Cup 2026 bottle of Don Julio 1942, while maintaining its classic tall shape, resembles the World Cup trophy itself with its luminous gold-toned body and malachite closure, also likely sitting for generations on a memorabilia shelf.
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Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
At its base are two green rings made of malachite, which include 20 rectangular spaces where the names of winners are engraved.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 8 June 2026
After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
That’s significant because malachite can be heated to produce copper.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
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Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
At its base are two green rings made of malachite, which include 20 rectangular spaces where the names of winners are engraved.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 8 June 2026
After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
That’s significant because malachite can be heated to produce copper.
—ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
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“Malachite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malachite. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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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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