{"product_id":"raw-lapis-lazuli-mine-4-specimen-badakhshan-afghanistan-1-8kg","title":"Raw Lapis Lazuli Mine 4 Specimen - Badakhshan, Afghanistan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Mine 4 Lapis Lazuli Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eRaw Lapis Lazuli specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from \u003cstrong\u003eMine 4, Badakhshan, Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e and remains in its natural, unpolished form. The specimen features a Lazurite matrix with deep indigo-to-ultramarine coloration, with metallic Golden Pyrite and white Calcite exposed across its rough surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003eMine 4 Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lazurite, Golden Pyrite, and Calcite creates natural mineral contrast while preserving the character of the uncut stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge Self-Standing Specimen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen has a blocky, three-dimensional form with a natural flat base that allows it to stand upright without a separate mount or stand. This \u003cstrong\u003eself-standing Lapis Lazuli specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e is suited to mineral cabinets, gallery shelves, exhibition cases, and larger private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors looking for \u003cstrong\u003eBadakhshan Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003erough Lapis Lazuli with Pyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e may find this specimen particularly relevant. Its natural, unpolished form may also interest lapidary artists working with rough material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremier Fine Minerals identifies this specimen as originating from \u003cstrong\u003eMine 4, Badakhshan, Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides locality documentation with its specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/lapis-lazuli\"\u003eLapis Lazuli specimens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or browse our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/collections\/rough-stone\"\u003erough mineral specimens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for related pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-3 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is this Lapis Lazuli specimen from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLapis Lazuli specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from \u003cstrong\u003eMine 4 in Badakhshan, Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, as specified for this product. Locality documentation is provided with the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Lapis Lazuli specimen rough or polished?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw Lapis Lazuli specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e in its natural, unpolished form. The Lazurite matrix, Golden Pyrite, and Calcite remain visible across the rough surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this Lapis Lazuli specimen suitable for display?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its \u003cstrong\u003eself-standing form\u003c\/strong\u003e allows it to stand without a separate mount or stand, making it suitable for mineral cabinets, gallery shelves, exhibition cases, and private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52620680560927,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/Raw_lapis_lazuli_deep_blue_color_from_Afghan.jpg?v=1788888209","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/raw-lapis-lazuli-mine-4-specimen-badakhshan-afghanistan-1-8kg","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}