Raw Lapis Lazuli Slab Specimen from Badakhshan, Afghanistan
This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 180 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 9.2 x 6.0 cm across with a 2.8 cm depth, this specimen has an elongated, slab-like footprint that balances surface area with a moderate depth, maximizing its viewable face without excess bulk.
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 elongated Lapis Lazuli specimen suits a gallery shelf 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. For more pieces from Afghanistan and Pakistan, browse 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 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.
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.
