Lapis Lazuli Rough Specimen – Badakhshan, Afghanistan Lapis Lazuli | 1kg Square-Profile Boulder by Premier Fine Minerals

This magnificent 1kg Lapis Lazuli Rough Specimen is sourced directly from the legendary deposits of Badakhshan, Afghanistan — the world's most revered source of Lapis Lazuli, continuously mined for over 6,000 years. The fine-grained Lazurite matrix carries an incredibly deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine core, showcasing the stone's true, unrefined character in its most authentic geological form. At Premier Fine Minerals, every specimen is hand-selected for color intensity, Pyrite richness, and commanding three-dimensional presence.

This specimen's near-square silhouette measuring 9.4 cm × 10.0 cm × 7.5 cm gives it a perfectly balanced, architectural form that is as deep as it is wide — delivering massive three-dimensional volume and a heavy, boulder-like presence that looks spectacular from every angle. Its exceptional 7.5 cm depth is a standout feature, giving this 1kg piece an extraordinary sense of mass and solidity rarely found at this price point. Across its raw, textured surfaces, veins of brilliant metallic Golden Pyrite and pathways of white Calcite are dynamically exposed — creating the iconic "starry night" landscape that defines the finest Afghan Lapis Lazuli. The specimen stands perfectly stable as a self-supporting centerpiece.

This piece is a dream acquisition for serious mineral collectors seeking a full-kilogram, square-profile display boulder, lapidary artists requiring a premium high-yield carving block, or interior designers looking for a powerful natural focal point. Its balanced proportions, exceptional depth, and rich Badakhshan provenance make it one of the most compelling value propositions in our Lapis Lazuli collection. All specimens at Premier Fine Minerals are ethically sourced and sold with full locality documentation.