{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-blocky-116g","title":"Lapis Lazuli Blocky Rough Specimen - Badakhshan, Afghanistan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Lapis Lazuli Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eraw Lapis Lazuli specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, and is preserved in its natural, unpolished form. Its compact, near-square shape gives the piece a solid blocky profile that works well for mineral collections and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMineral Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen features a \u003cstrong\u003eroyal blue\u003c\/strong\u003e color with natural \u003cstrong\u003ePyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e and Calcite visible across its rough surface. The combination of blue Lazurite with metallic Pyrite and lighter Calcite provides natural mineral contrast within the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Collecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact blocky form makes this Lapis Lazuli suitable for a collector's cabinet, shelf, or small mineral display. As a rough, unpolished specimen, it also retains the natural surface character of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/lapis-lazuli\" title=\"Lapis lazuli collection\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLapis Lazuli specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from Badakhshan, or browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/rough-stone\" title=\"Trusted gems\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erough mineral specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for additional natural pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is this Lapis Lazuli specimen from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this Lapis Lazuli rough or polished?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a natural rough and unpolished specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat minerals are visible in this specimen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen has a royal blue Lapis Lazuli appearance with natural Pyrite and Calcite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52620676202783,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/31B20829-054F-46D0-B9EB-B51B069B90E5.jpg?v=1789538977","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/lapis-lazuli-blocky-116g","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}