Lapis Lazuli Rough Specimen with Golden Pyrite | Badakhshan

Raw Lapis Lazuli Specimen with Golden Pyrite from Badakhshan

This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 113 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, offered exactly as sourced with no lapidary work applied. Its surface and form are unchanged from how it occurred underground. You can browse more Lapis Lazuli specimens from the same region for comparison.

Shape and Size

Measuring 6.5 x 4.5 cm across with a 3.7 cm depth, this specimen has a compact footprint suited to a small display space. The depth is substantial relative to its width, giving it a chunky, three-dimensional profile rather than a thin, flat shard.

Mineral Composition and Color

The core is a Lazurite matrix in a deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine blue. Flecks 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 compact Lapis Lazuli specimen suits a small display space, desk, or shelf. Its uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists who work with rough stone rather than finished cuts. To see 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 on this piece?
The raw surface shows metallic golden Pyrite flecks 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.