{"product_id":"polished-lapis-lazuli-block-centerpiece-badakhshan-499g","title":"Polished Lapis Lazuli Block Centerpiece | Badakhshan | 499g","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 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 \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 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.\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 see it in its unpolished state for comparison, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/rough-stone\"\u003erough stone\u003c\/a\u003e collection has raw Lapis Lazuli pieces from the same locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epolished Lapis Lazuli centerpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \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 is natural Lapis Lazuli that 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 run through 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 to display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Its flat base allows it to stand on its own as a desktop centerpiece.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616570700063,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/Polished_Lapis_Lazuli_block_with_golden_Pyrite_veins.jpg?v=1790664587","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/polished-lapis-lazuli-block-centerpiece-badakhshan-499g","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}