Lapis Lazuli Rough Specimen from Badakhshan, Afghanistan
This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 153 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, offered in its natural, unpolished state. Measuring 8.8 x 5.4 cm across with a 2.9 cm depth, it has a well-proportioned, elongated footprint with a thick, blocky profile rather than a flat form.
Mineral Composition and Color
The specimen's Lazurite matrix shows a deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine tone, with veins 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 well-proportioned, thick profile, this specimen suits a gallery shelf or collector's cabinet. Its raw, uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists working with rough stone rather than finished cuts. Each piece from Premier Fine Minerals ships with locality documentation confirming its Afghan origin.
