Lapis Lazuli Rough Specimen – Badakhshan, Afghanistan | 600g Deep-Profile Cabinet Piece by Premier Fine Minerals

This substantial 600g 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 exhibits a 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 depth, Pyrite richness, and three-dimensional display impact.

Measuring 9.6 cm × 8.5 cm × 6.0 cm, this well-proportioned specimen delivers a powerful and balanced visual footprint on any gallery shelf or exhibition case. Its exceptional 6.0 cm depth gives it remarkable three-dimensional volume and a heavy, boulder-like presence that looks spectacular from every angle. 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 requiring no mount or stand.

This piece is an ideal choice for serious mineral collectors seeking a well-proportioned, high-mass display specimen, lapidary artists requiring a premium high-yield carving block, or interior designers looking for a bold natural statement object. Its balanced dimensions, rich color, and deep profile make it one of the most versatile and visually compelling pieces in our Lapis Lazuli collection. All specimens at Premier Fine Minerals are ethically sourced and sold with full locality documentation.