Raw Lapis Lazuli with Gold Pyrite – Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Raw Lapis Lazuli with Metallic Gold Pyrite from Badakhshan

This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 112 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, offered in its natural, unpolished state. Measuring 7.5 x 5.6 cm across with a 2.6 cm depth, it has a balanced, blocky footprint that suits a compact display space.

Mineral Composition and Color

The specimen's Lazurite matrix shows a deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine tone, with metallic golden Pyrite running through the surface alongside pathways of white Calcite, both exposed in their raw, unaltered state.

Display and Lapidary Use

With its balanced, blocky profile, this specimen suits a shelf or collector's display. Its raw, uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists working with rough stone rather than finished cuts.