{"product_id":"aaa-grade-rough-lapis-lazuli-badakhshan-afghanistan","title":"AAA Grade Rough Lapis Lazuli Specimen – Badakhshan, Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAAA Grade Rough Lapis Lazuli – Badakhshan, Afghanistan\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This AAA Grade?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAAA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e AAA (Top Collector Quality)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Rough \/ Unpolished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Royal Blue with Golden Pyrite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabinet or Miniature Specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Locality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52601250611487,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/2026-05-073.36_1.jpg?v=1780910919","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/aaa-grade-rough-lapis-lazuli-badakhshan-afghanistan","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}