{"product_id":"polished-lapis-lazuli-freeform-8cm-badakhshan-78g","title":"Polished Lapis Lazuli Freeform, 78g, Badakhshan, Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA slim 78g freeform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epolished Lapis Lazuli freeform\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eBadakhshan, Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small piece. It’s 8.0 cm long and 3.5 cm wide, and it is thicker than it looks at 2.2 cm. The lines are rounded and flowing. The lazurite is deep royal blue and fine-grained, with a smooth polish on the faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat you’ll notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA fine dusting of gold \u003cstrong\u003epyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e sits across the blue. It’s a light pattern and not heavy veining, so the stone reads mostly blue with gold flecks. It is the right size for a shelf, a cabinet or a desk. It can also be shown on a miniature easel stand, or laid flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePicking a polished piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you’re deciding between polished and raw Lapis, our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/blogs\/news\/rough-or-polished-how-serious-collectors-actually-decide-what-to-buy\"\u003ehow collectors choose between rough and polished\u003c\/a\u003e will help. For help judging pyrite and spotting dyed stone, read the \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\"\u003eMore polished Lapis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOther pieces are in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/polished-stone\"\u003epolished stone collection\u003c\/a\u003e. The full range of Lapis is in the \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":52611522658591,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/78g_polished_Lapis_Lazuli_freeform_from_Afghanistan.jpg?v=1792473905","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/polished-lapis-lazuli-freeform-8cm-badakhshan-78g","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}