Lapis Lazuli Rough Cube Specimen from Badakhshan, Afghanistan
This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 212 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, a mountainous region in the northeast of the country recognized as the source of genuine, unpolished Lapis Lazuli. The piece is offered exactly as sourced, with no lapidary work applied.
Shape and Physical Form
Measuring 6.5 x 6.1 cm across with a substantial 4.5 cm depth, this specimen has a boxy, near-cube form rather than a flat or elongated profile, giving it a compact, chunky three-dimensional presence.
Mineral Composition and Color
The core Lazurite matrix carries a deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine tone. Running through the raw surface are veins of metallic golden Pyrite and pathways of white Calcite, both of which occur naturally alongside Lazurite in genuine Badakhshan Lapis Lazuli. Nothing here has been treated, dyed, or enhanced.
Display and Lapidary Use
With its compact, cube-like proportions, this specimen suits a display shelf or collector's cabinet where its boxy form stands apart from flatter pieces. Its raw, uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists working with rough stone rather than finished cuts.
