Gemstone Names · Entry

Malachite

Greek
“mallow-green stone”
Where it comes from
malache, 'mallow', after the plant's green leaves
Fun Fact
Malachite's bands of light and dark green form as the mineral grows in rounded layers, giving polished slabs a distinctive striped or swirled pattern.
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