Natural Malachite Stone 10.80 Carat Oval Cabochon
This Certified Natural Malachite Stone 10.80 Carat (11.87 Ratti) Oval Cabochon is a natural malachite gemstone with 14.80mm x 10.90mm x 6.30mm dimensions, green colour, light and dark banding, and polished oval cabochon shape. Its banded green appearance makes it suitable as a loose gemstone for pendant setting, careful ring setting, jewellery use, collection, decor, and traditional symbolic use.
Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral known for natural bands, swirls, rings, and kidney-like patterns. In Indian gemstone searches, it may also be called Kidney Stone or Dana Firang, but the correct gemstone name is Malachite. The colour and banding can vary strongly from one stone to another, so this product should be selected by reviewing its actual photos and video.
Gemstone Details
| Gemstone | Malachite Stone |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Kidney Stone, Dana Firang |
| Mineral Family | Copper carbonate mineral |
| Conclusion | Natural Malachite |
| Weight | 10.80 Carat (11.87 Ratti) |
| Dimensions | 14.80mm x 10.90mm x 6.30mm |
| Shape / Cut | Oval Cabochon / Kidney Shape |
| Colour / Pattern | Green with light and dark banding |
| Hardness | 3.5-4 on the Mohs scale |
| Refractive Index | 1.65 Spot |
Appearance and Use
This Malachite Stone has a polished oval cabochon surface with green colour and natural-looking light and dark banding. Malachite patterns are naturally individual; some stones show strong curved bands, some show softer cloudy zones, and some show darker green edges or rings. Review the individual product photos and video for exact colour, polish, and pattern.
Malachite is commonly selected for pendants, earrings, display pieces, collection, decor, and careful ring setting. In traditional crystal and spiritual search intent, buyers often look for Malachite for transformation symbolism, heart-chakra symbolism, emotional balance, meditation, and protection symbolism, but these should be understood as belief-based associations rather than guaranteed effects. Because Malachite is softer than many jewellery gemstones, a protective setting and gentle wear are recommended if it is used in a ring.
For more options, visit our Malachite Stone category. To understand identity, pattern, care, and buying points in more detail, read our Malachite Stone buying guide.
Care Instructions
- Clean gently with a dry or lightly damp soft cloth, then dry the stone immediately.
- Store separately so the polished surface does not rub against harder gemstones.
- Avoid soaking, hot water, acidic cleaners, ammonia, harsh chemicals, perfume, cosmetics, steam cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, sharp impact, and rough daily ring wear.
- Do not place Malachite in drinking water or use it for gemstone water, because it is a copper-containing mineral.
