Raw Lapis Lazuli Specimen | Badakhshan, Afghanistan | 121g

Raw Lapis Lazuli Specimen from Badakhshan, Afghanistan

This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 121 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan. It is offered exactly as sourced, with no lapidary work applied, so the surface you see is the surface that formed underground. You can browse more Lapis Lazuli specimens from the same region if you want to compare pieces.

Shape and Size

Measuring 8.2 x 5.0 cm across with a 3.0 cm depth, this specimen has a compact footprint and a thick, blocky body. The 3.0 cm depth gives it noticeable three-dimensional volume for its width, so it reads as a solid piece rather than a flat slice.

Mineral Composition and Color

The core is a Lazurite matrix in a deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine blue. Veins of metallic golden Pyrite and pathways of white Calcite run across the raw surface, both of which occur naturally alongside Lazurite in Lapis Lazuli. Nothing has been treated, dyed, or enhanced.

Display and Lapidary Use

This compact Lapis Lazuli specimen suits a shelf, desk, or collector's cabinet. Its uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists who work with rough stone rather than finished cuts. If you are building a collection, our guide on how to start a mineral collection on any budget is a good place to begin, and you can see more pieces in our mineral specimens and crystals collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Lapis Lazuli specimen natural and untreated?
Yes. It is a raw, unpolished specimen sold as sourced, with no dyeing, heat treatment, or other alteration applied.

What minerals can I see in this piece?
The raw surface shows metallic golden Pyrite and white Calcite alongside the blue Lazurite, all occurring naturally in Badakhshan Lapis Lazuli.

Can this specimen be used for lapidary work?
Yes. Because it is unpolished and untouched, lapidary artists can use it as raw material, and collectors can display it as is.