{"product_id":"rough-blue-lapis-lazuli-badakhshan-afghanistan","title":"Rough Blue Lapis Lazuli Specimen – Badakhshan, Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRough Blue Lapis Lazuli Specimen – Badakhshan, Afghanistan\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Badakhshan Lapis Lazuli Stands Apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid, deep blue — characteristic of Badakhshan origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural rough, unpolished surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural calcite and pyrite inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral collectors, display cabinets, educational collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector \u0026amp; Display Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLapis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52601254543647,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/2026-05-073.42.jpg?v=1780911039","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/rough-blue-lapis-lazuli-badakhshan-afghanistan","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}