{"product_id":"polished-lapis-lazuli-block-centerpiece-badakhshan-1850g","title":"Polished Lapis Lazuli Block Centerpiece | Badakhshan | 1850g","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLarge Polished Lapis Lazuli Block Centerpiece from Badakhshan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epolished Lapis Lazuli block\u003c\/strong\u003e weighs 1,850 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 surfaces. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/lapis-lazuli\"\u003eLapis Lazuli specimens\u003c\/a\u003e from the same region, in both rough and polished form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShape and Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMeasuring 23.0 x 13.0 cm across with a 3.1 cm thickness, this is a large, elongated block that reads as a wide, flatter slab rather than a chunky one, given its comparatively modest thickness relative to its length and width. It still 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, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/rough-stone\"\u003erough stone\u003c\/a\u003e collection has raw Lapis Lazuli from the same locality.\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 an executive desk, mantelpiece, or central gallery shelf, where its length and width give it a strong presence. 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":52611525771551,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/Large_1850g_polished_Lapis_Lazuli_block_from_Badakhshan.jpg?v=1791363381","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/polished-lapis-lazuli-block-centerpiece-badakhshan-1850g","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}