{"product_id":"polished-lapis-lazuli-block-centerpiece-badakhshan-5kg","title":"Polished Lapis Lazuli Block Centerpiece | Badakhshan | 5kg","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 5 kg 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. 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 28.0 x 23.0 cm across with a 4.3 cm thickness, this is a large block with a very broad face. The footprint is wide in both directions, so it reads as a substantial, flat-faced piece rather than a narrow or chunky one, 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, 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 wide polished face stands out. For more finished pieces, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/polished-stone\"\u003epolished stone\u003c\/a\u003e collection. If you’re curious about the stone’s background, our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/blogs\/news\/where-does-lapis-lazuli-come-from-a-guide-to-every-major-deposit\"\u003ewhere Lapis Lazuli comes from\u003c\/a\u003e covers the major deposits.\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":52611525673247,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/Wide_5kg_polished_Lapis_Lazuli_block_from_Badakhshan.jpg?v=1791784713","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/polished-lapis-lazuli-block-centerpiece-badakhshan-5kg","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}