Măl'a-chīte, n.

(măl'a-kīt, 49), n. [Fr. malachite, fr. Gr. μαλάχη, a mallow, so named from its resembling the green color of the leaf of mallows.] (Min.) Native carbonate of copper.

☞ Green malachite occurs in green mammillary masses, consisting of concentric layers having a fibrous structure. It admits of a high polish, and is sometimes used for ornamental inlaid work, or for making toys. Blue malachite is another species of a deep-blue color, found both in crystals and as an incrustation. These ores accompany other ores of copper. Dana.