Raw Lapis Lazuli Rough Specimen | Badakhshan, 650g

Raw Lapis Lazuli Deep-Profile Specimen from Badakhshan, Afghanistan

This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 650 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 11.0 x 6.7 cm across, this specimen's most distinctive feature is its 9.0 cm depth, which is actually greater than either its length or width. That gives it an unusually tall, dimensional profile rather than the flatter or more even proportions seen in most rough specimens, so it sits with real height and mass in a display cabinet.

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 deep-profile Lapis Lazuli specimen suits a display cabinet where its height and volume can be appreciated. 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.

Why is the depth larger than the width on this piece?
This specimen has a naturally tall, dimensional form where its 9.0 cm depth exceeds both its length and width, giving it more height than a typical flatter specimen.

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.