Lapis Lazuli Rough Stone Specimen – Badakhshan, Afghanistan | 1050g Near-Equant Boulder Cabinet Piece by Premier Fine Minerals

This breathtaking 1,050g Lapis Lazuli Rough Specimen is sourced directly from the legendary deposits of Badakhshan, Afghanistan — the world's most celebrated 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 at its most powerful. At Premier Fine Minerals, every specimen is hand-selected for color intensity, Pyrite richness, and monumental three-dimensional presence.

Measuring 10.0 cm × 9.5 cm × 7.5 cm, this near-equant, blocky specimen 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 the defining feature of this piece, giving it an architectural solidity rarely seen in Lapis specimens of this size. Across its raw, textured surfaces, veins of brilliant metallic Golden Pyrite and pathways of white Calcite are dynamically exposed in their natural state — creating the iconic "starry night" landscape that defines the finest Afghan Lapis Lazuli. The specimen stands perfectly stable as a self-supporting centerpiece.

At over a kilogram, this is a true museum-caliber boulder specimen — ideal for serious collectors seeking a high-mass, near-equant display piece, lapidary artists requiring a premium large-format carving block, or interior designers looking for a commanding natural focal point. Its exceptional depth, rich color, and authentic Badakhshan provenance make it one of the most impressive pieces in our collection. All specimens at Premier Fine Minerals are ethically sourced and sold with full locality documentation.