Rough Blue Lapis Lazuli Specimen – Badakhshan, Afghanistan

A striking natural rough Lapis Lazuli specimen showcasing the vivid, saturated blue color that has made Badakhshan, Afghanistan the world's most celebrated source of this ancient gemstone mineral. This piece displays the characteristic deep blue of lazurite with natural surface texture and matrix, presented in its raw, unpolished form.

Why Badakhshan Lapis Lazuli Stands Apart

The Sar-e-Sang mines of Badakhshan Province have supplied the finest Lapis Lazuli to civilizations for over 6,000 years. The intense blue color, caused by high concentrations of lazurite, combined with golden pyrite and white calcite veining, creates a naturally dramatic appearance unmatched by any other locality.

Specimen Highlights

• Color: Vivid, deep blue — characteristic of Badakhshan origin
• Form: Natural rough, unpolished surface
• Matrix: Natural calcite and pyrite inclusions
• Locality: Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
• Ideal For: Mineral collectors, display cabinets, educational collections

Collector & Display Notes

Each rough Lapis Lazuli specimen is a one-of-a-kind natural piece. The vivid blue color photographs beautifully and makes an immediate visual impact in any mineral display. Sourced directly from trusted Afghan suppliers with decades of experience in the Badakhshan region.

About Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is a metamorphic rock composed primarily of lazurite, with accessory pyrite and calcite. It has been prized since antiquity for its intense blue color, used in pigments, jewelry, and royal ornamentation across ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Renaissance Europe.