AAA Grade Rough Lapis Lazuli – Badakhshan, Afghanistan

This exceptional AAA Grade Rough Lapis Lazuli specimen represents the finest quality available from the legendary Sar-e-Sang mines of Badakhshan, Afghanistan. Hand-selected for its intense, uniform royal blue color with minimal white calcite and rich golden pyrite inclusions, this is a true collector-grade piece.

What Makes This AAA Grade?

AAA Grade Lapis Lazuli is distinguished by its deep, saturated blue color with no visible grey or green undertones, abundant pyrite flecks, and very low calcite content. Only a small percentage of mined Lapis meets this standard — making each piece a rare find for serious collectors and mineral enthusiasts.

Specimen Details

• Grade: AAA (Top Collector Quality)
• Form: Natural Rough / Unpolished
• Color: Deep Royal Blue with Golden Pyrite
• Locality: Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
• Display: Cabinet or Miniature Specimen

About the Locality

The Sar-e-Sang deposit in Badakhshan has been mined for over 6,000 years and remains the world's premier source of gem-quality Lapis Lazuli. Specimens from this locality are the global benchmark for color, saturation, and pyrite distribution.

Collector Notes

Each specimen is unique. The piece you receive will match the photos shown. Ideal for display in a mineral cabinet, as a centerpiece specimen, or as a premium gift for collectors.