Raw Lapis Lazuli Rough Specimen | Badakhshan, 850g

Raw Lapis Lazuli Boulder Specimen from Badakhshan, Afghanistan

This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 850 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 12.6 x 9.5 cm across with a 6.0 cm depth, this specimen has a large, substantial footprint. The depth gives it a heavy, chunky three-dimensional presence rather than a flat profile, and its base allows it to stand upright as a standalone piece.

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. If you'd like to see this material cut and finished for comparison, our polished stone collection has Lapis Lazuli pieces in their finished state.

Display and Lapidary Use

This large Lapis Lazuli boulder suits a gallery shelf or mantelpiece where its scale and stability let it stand on its own. Its uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists who work with rough stone in larger cutting yields.

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 piece without a mount or stand.

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.