ETYM Fr. Greek, a mallow, from its resembling the green color of the leaf of mallows: cf. French malachite. Related to Mallow.
Green ornamental stone, an ore of copper.
Common copper ore, basic copper carbonate, Cu2CO3(OH)2. It is a source of green pigment and is polished for use in jewelry, ornaments, and art objects.
A green mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects.