Large Raw Lapis Lazuli Specimen with Gold Pyrite from Badakhshan
This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 1450 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, offered exactly as sourced with no lapidary work applied. You can browse more Lapis Lazuli specimens from the same region for comparison.
Shape and Size
Measuring 12.7 x 16.0 cm across with an 8.0 cm depth, this is one of the largest specimens in the range, with substantial mass across its whole footprint. The depth gives it a heavy, chunky three-dimensional presence rather than a flat profile, and its base allows it to stand upright on its own.
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 genuine Lapis Lazuli. Nothing has been treated, dyed, or enhanced.
Display and Lapidary Use
This large Lapis Lazuli specimen suits an executive desk, mantelpiece, or gallery shelf, where its scale and stability let it stand as a showcase piece. Its uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists who work with rough stone in larger cutting yields. For more pieces from Afghanistan and Pakistan, see 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.
Will this specimen stand on its own?
Yes. Its flat base allows it to stand upright as a standalone showcase piece.
What minerals are visible in this piece?
The raw surface shows metallic golden Pyrite and white Calcite alongside the blue Lazurite, all occurring naturally in Badakhshan Lapis Lazuli.
