{"product_id":"polished-lapis-lazuli-block-centerpiece-badakhshan-1200g","title":"Polished Lapis Lazuli Block Centerpiece | Badakhshan | 1200g","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePolished Lapis Lazuli Block Centerpiece from Badakhshan, Afghanistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epolished Lapis Lazuli block\u003c\/strong\u003e weighs 1200 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan. The Lazurite matrix has been given a professional polish, bringing out a uniform ultramarine tone and a shine across its primary faces. You can browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/lapis-lazuli\"\u003eLapis Lazuli specimens\u003c\/a\u003e from the same region, including both rough and polished pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShape and Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeasuring 17.0 x 9.3 cm across with a 5.5 cm thickness, this is a large, elongated block with real physical presence. The thickness gives it weight and volume rather than a thin, slab-like feel, and it stands stably on its own as a centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMineral Composition and Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe stone shows a deep, uniform ultramarine blue Lazurite, with metallic golden \u003cstrong\u003ePyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e veins and clouds visible across the polished surface. These occur naturally alongside Lazurite in genuine Lapis Lazuli. If you'd like to compare it against unpolished material, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/rough-stone-for-sale\"\u003erough stone\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003elarge Lapis Lazuli centerpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e suits a desk, mantelpiece, or gallery shelf, where its size and polished faces stand out. For more polished pieces from Afghanistan and Pakistan, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/polished-stone\"\u003epolished stone\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Lapis Lazuli block natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The stone itself is natural Lapis Lazuli; it has been professionally polished, with no dyeing or coating applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat minerals are visible in the polished surface?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMetallic golden Pyrite veins and clouds are visible throughout the Lazurite matrix, both naturally occurring in Badakhshan Lapis Lazuli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this piece need a stand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Its flat base allows it to stand on its own as a centerpiece.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616571126047,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/Large_polished_Lapis_Lazuli_block_from_Badakhshan.jpg?v=1790663397","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/polished-lapis-lazuli-block-centerpiece-badakhshan-1200g","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}