{"product_id":"polished-lapis-lazuli-freeform-13cm-badakhshan-424g","title":"Polished Lapis Lazuli Freeform, 424g, Badakhshan, Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA wide display face of Afghan Lapis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epolished Lapis Lazuli freeform\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eBadakhshan, Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e is made to be seen from the front. It is 13.4 cm long and 11.8 cm wide, and only 2.0 cm thick, so most of its 424 grams is spread across a large polished face. The lazurite is fine-grained and deep royal blue, with a high-gloss finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePyrite across the surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGold \u003cstrong\u003epyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e shows as veins and small clusters over the blue. Over a face this size you get plenty of contrast, and the metallic flecks move as the light changes. To read more about what pyrite means for Lapis, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/blogs\/news\/afghan-lapis-lazuli-a-real-buying-guide-to-grading-pyrite-and-fakes\"\u003eAfghan Lapis Lazuli buying guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow to display it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause it is broad and slim, the piece suits an easel stand, which shows the whole face. It will also rest on a shelf or inside a cabinet. See our write-up on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/blogs\/news\/lapis-lazuli-chess-sets-and-home-decor-what-to-look-for\"\u003eLapis Lazuli decor\u003c\/a\u003e for ideas on using Lapis at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow thick is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is 2.0 cm thick, thinner than the block-style pieces in our polished range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e424 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCompare it with other pieces in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/polished-stone\"\u003epolished stone collection\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/lapis-lazuli\"\u003eLapis Lazuli collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52611522429215,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/Broad_polished_Lapis_Lazuli_face_with_gold_pyrite_clusters.jpg?v=1792474513","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/polished-lapis-lazuli-freeform-13cm-badakhshan-424g","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}