Raw Lapis lazuli from Afghanistan | Premier Fine Minerals

Sourced directly from the legendary deposits of Badakhshan, this 246g rough specimen represents the highest standard of royal blue color purity. The fine-grained, premium lazurite matrix carries an incredibly deep, uniform blue tone, remaining virtually untouched by the heavy white calcite veins that often compromise lower-grade material.

Kept entirely in its natural, unpolished state, the specimen boasts a beautifully balanced, near-square surface face measuring 7.8 cm in length by 7.3 cm across. Across these raw surfaces, a stunning constellation of bright, metallic golden Pyrite clusters and fine veins catches the light beautifully as the stone is turned, evoking a classic "starry night" aesthetic. With its stable 4.3 cm thickness and clean, blocky architecture, this piece has an outstanding three-dimensional presence on a collector's shelf and serves as highly efficient rough for master lapidaries creating custom carvings, thick cabochons, or luxury gemstone inlay work.