Rough Blue Lapis Lazuli Crystal – Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Rough Blue Lapis Lazuli Crystal from Badakhshan, Afghanistan

This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 352 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, offered in its natural, unpolished state. Measuring 10.5 x 7.3 x 4.5 cm, it has a thick, blocky profile with a 4.5 cm depth that gives it noticeable three-dimensional volume rather than a flat form.

Mineral Composition and Color

The specimen's Lazurite matrix shows a deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine tone, with veins of metallic golden Pyrite and pathways of white Calcite exposed across its raw, textured surface. These minerals naturally occur alongside Lazurite in Lapis Lazuli deposits and remain visible here in their unaltered state.

Display and Lapidary Use

With its thick, blocky profile, this specimen suits a gallery shelf or collector's display where its depth stands out. Its raw, uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists working with rough stone rather than finished cuts. Each piece from Premier Fine Minerals ships with locality documentation confirming its Afghan origin.