Lapis Lazuli Specimen with Gold Pyrite – Badakhshan

Lapis Lazuli Specimen with Gold Pyrite from Badakhshan

This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 104 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, offered in its natural, unpolished state. Measuring 8.0 x 5.5 cm across with a 2.0 cm depth, it has a streamlined, small cabinet-sized footprint that maximizes its visible face without excess bulk.

Mineral Composition and Color

The specimen's Lazurite matrix shows a deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine tone, with flecks of metallic golden Pyrite and pathways of white Calcite exposed across its raw, textured surface. These minerals naturally occur alongside Lazurite in Lapis Lazuli deposits and remain visible here in their unaltered state.

Display and Lapidary Use

With its slim, streamlined profile, this specimen suits a small display space or shelf. Its raw, uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists working with rough stone rather than finished cuts.