{"product_id":"polished-lapis-lazuli-block-centerpiece-badakhshan-700g","title":"Polished Lapis Lazuli Block Centerpiece | Badakhshan, 700g","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 700 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. 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 11.5 x 10.0 cm across with a 3.0 cm thickness, this is a near-square block with a broad footprint that maximizes its visible face on a shelf. The thickness gives it a solid, three-dimensional presence rather than a thin, sliced look.\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\u003ebroad Lapis Lazuli centerpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e suits an executive desk or a central gallery shelf, where its near-square face stands out. 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 desk centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52611526197535,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/Near-square_polished_Lapis_Lazuli_block_with_Pyrite.jpg?v=1791361315","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/polished-lapis-lazuli-block-centerpiece-badakhshan-700g","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}