Polished Lapis Lazuli Block Centerpiece | Badakhshan | 499g

Polished Lapis Lazuli Block Centerpiece from Badakhshan, Afghanistan

This polished Lapis Lazuli block weighs 499 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 display faces. Browse more Lapis Lazuli specimens from the same region, in both rough and polished form.

Shape and Size

Measuring 13.5 x 6.1 cm across with a 3.0 cm thickness, this is a balanced, elongated block sized well for a desktop. The thickness gives it a solid three-dimensional feel rather than a thin, flat slab.

Mineral Composition and Color

The stone shows a deep, uniform ultramarine blue Lazurite, with metallic golden Pyrite veins and clouds visible across the polished surface. These occur naturally alongside Lazurite in genuine Lapis Lazuli. If you'd like to see it in its unpolished state for comparison, our rough stone collection has raw Lapis Lazuli pieces from the same locality.

Display

This polished Lapis Lazuli centerpiece suits a desk, bookshelf, or gallery shelf, where it stands on its own as a standalone piece. For more polished pieces from Afghanistan and Pakistan, browse our polished stone collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Lapis Lazuli block natural?
Yes. The stone is natural Lapis Lazuli that has been professionally polished, with no dyeing or coating applied.

What minerals are visible in the polished surface?
Metallic golden Pyrite veins and clouds run through the Lazurite matrix, both naturally occurring in Badakhshan Lapis Lazuli.

Does this piece need a stand to display?
No. Its flat base allows it to stand on its own as a desktop centerpiece.