Polished Lapis Lazuli Freeform | Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Polished Lapis Lazuli Freeform from Badakhshan, Afghanistan

This polished Lapis Lazuli freeform weighs 118 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 surfaces. Browse more Lapis Lazuli specimens from the same region, in both rough and polished form.

Shape and Size

Measuring 6.4 x 5.3 cm across with a 3.0 cm thickness, this is a blocky, hand-sized piece. The thickness gives it a chunky, three-dimensional presence rather than a flat, sliced look, and it fits comfortably in the hand.

Mineral Composition and Color

The stone shows a deep, uniform ultramarine blue Lazurite, with a dusting of metallic golden Pyrite flecks 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 rough stone collection has raw Lapis Lazuli from the same locality.

Display

This small polished Lapis Lazuli piece rests well on a collector's shelf, or can be held and handled given its compact size. For more polished pieces from Afghanistan and Pakistan, browse our polished stone collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Lapis Lazuli piece natural?
Yes. The stone is natural Lapis Lazuli that has been professionally polished, with no dyeing or coating applied.

What minerals are visible in the polished surface?
A dusting of metallic golden Pyrite flecks is visible across the Lazurite matrix, naturally occurring in Badakhshan Lapis Lazuli.

Is this piece small enough to hold?
Yes. At 6.4 x 5.3 cm with a 3.0 cm thickness, it fits comfortably in the hand in addition to sitting on a shelf.