{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-wide-111g","title":"Lapis Lazuli Wide Rough Specimen - Badakhshan, Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Lapis Lazuli Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eraw Lapis Lazuli specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, and is preserved in its natural, unpolished form. Its wide, elongated shape gives the piece a distinctive profile that works well for mineral collections and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMineral Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen features a \u003cstrong\u003eroyal blue\u003c\/strong\u003e color with natural \u003cstrong\u003ePyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e and white Calcite veining across its rough surface. The metallic Pyrite and lighter Calcite provide natural contrast against the blue Lapis Lazuli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay and Collecting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen's wide profile makes it suitable for a collector's cabinet, shelf, or mineral display. Its rough, unpolished surface preserves the natural character of the stone and makes it a suitable choice for collectors interested in \u003cstrong\u003erough mineral specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/lapis-lazuli\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLapis Lazuli specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from Badakhshan or browse our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/rough-stone\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erough mineral specimens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is this Lapis Lazuli specimen from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this Lapis Lazuli rough or polished?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a natural rough and unpolished specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat minerals are visible in this Lapis Lazuli?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen features royal blue Lapis Lazuli with natural Pyrite and white Calcite veining.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52620676170015,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/111g_Lapis_Lazuli_specimen.jpg?v=1789360701","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/lapis-lazuli-wide-111g","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}