{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-rough-specimen-62g","title":"Natural lapis lazuli Mine 4 from Afghanistan","description":"\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 features a slender, elongated form with a deep indigo to ultramarine blue Lazurite matrix. Its natural rough surface preserves the unpolished texture of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Pyrite flecks and white Calcite pathways are naturally exposed across the surface, creating visible mineral contrast within the blue Lazurite matrix. The slender profile makes this specimen suitable for collectors working with smaller display spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMineral Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main mineral component is \u003cstrong\u003eLazurite\u003c\/strong\u003e, the blue mineral associated with Lapis Lazuli. Natural metallic golden \u003cstrong\u003ePyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e flecks and white Calcite are visible throughout the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone remains rough and unpolished, allowing its natural texture, mineral inclusions, and original surface character to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay and Collecting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis slender Lapis Lazuli specimen works well as a compact mineral display piece for a desk, shelf, or small collection. Its elongated profile provides a different presentation from more block-shaped Lapis Lazuli specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/lapis-lazuli\" title=\"best gemstone for sale\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLapis Lazuli specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from Badakhshan in our collection, or browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/rough-stone-for-sale\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erough mineral specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for additional unpolished stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\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 specimen 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 Lapis Lazuli?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen contains a Lazurite matrix with visible golden Pyrite and white Calcite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52620464980255,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/Lapis.jpg?v=1789029439","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/lapis-lazuli-rough-specimen-62g","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}