Deep green, swirling bands and a silky face: that is what you see first in this 28.25 carat farang. It is opaque, so there is no sparkle to judge, only the pattern and the polish, and both are easy to read in good daylight.

The trade background matters with malachite. The stone is soft, so sellers routinely seal the surface with wax or resin. A sensible buyer asks whether a particular piece has that finish and how much the look depends on it. We are happy to answer for this one: message us on WhatsApp quoting AG-000314 and we will tell you what we have on record. If you want an independent lab to test it, that is your choice and we will help where we can.

Hardness is 3.5 to 4 on the Mohs scale. In plain terms, careless wear will scratch it, so think pendant first, or a ring kept for weddings and quieter days rather than daily work.

After wearing, wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Keep it clear of acids, hot water and ultrasonic cleaners, and store it on its own. You can compare banding and sizes across the malachite category.

Nothing is paid upfront. The courier brings it to your door (1–2 working days in Karachi, 2–4 for most other cities), you check it, then hand over the cash, and a 7-day return window stays open after that. Before deciding, have a look at our malachite guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural malachite with a weight of 28.25 Carat. Its price is Rs. 3,150 — roughly Rs. 112 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference AG-000314 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale malachite rates 3.5 to 4. That makes it soft for a gemstone, better suited to pendants, earrings and rings for special occasions than to a daily ring. Keep it away from perfume, cleaning products, steam and ultrasonic cleaners, and polish it with a dry, soft cloth after wear.

Whoever you buy malachite from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every malachite for those three points before it is listed, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. No lab report yet; independent testing welcome. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Malachite is commonly waxed or resin-polished to protect its soft surface. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.