Lapis Lazuli Rough Specimen – Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Sourced directly from the legendary deposits of Badakhshan, this 780g unpolished specimen represents a breathtaking raw look into the heart of the earth. The fine-grained lazurite matrix carries an incredibly deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine core, showing off the stone's true, unrefined texture before any lapidary alteration.

The specimen features a highly impactful, blocky silhouette measuring 12.8 cm in length by 10.0 cm across, providing a powerful display footprint on a gallery shelf or exhibition case. What makes this piece truly extraordinary is its incredible 7.2 cm depth. This near-equant architectural habit gives it massive three-dimensional volume and a heavy, boulder-like presence that looks spectacular from every angle. Across its raw, texturized surfaces, veins of brilliant metallic golden Pyrite and pathways of white calcite are dynamically exposed in their natural state, mirroring a dramatic, rugged "starry night" landscape. It stands perfectly stable as a standalone center piece, making it a dream for collectors who appreciate unrefined mineral aesthetics or lapidary artists seeking premium, high-yield carving blocks.