Lapis Lazuli Rough Stone – Badakhshan, Afghanistan | 2.9kg Cabinet Specimen by Premier Fine Minerals

Sourced directly from the legendary deposits of Badakhshan, Afghanistan — the world's most celebrated source of Lapis Lazuli for over 6,000 years — this exceptional 2.9kg unpolished specimen offers a breathtaking, unaltered window into the earth's finest blue mineral. The fine-grained lazurite matrix carries an incredibly deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine core, showcasing the stone's true, unrefined character before any lapidary alteration. At Premier Fine Minerals, every piece is hand-selected for provenance, color saturation, and display impact — and this specimen is a prime example of that standard.

Measuring 16.5 cm L × 13.5 cm W × 8.5 cm D, this piece commands a powerful display footprint on any gallery shelf or exhibition case. Its remarkable 8.5 cm depth gives it a bold, three-dimensional boulder-like presence that looks spectacular from every angle. Across its raw, textured surfaces, dramatic veins of golden Pyrite and pathways of white Calcite are dynamically exposed in their natural state — evoking a rugged "starry night" landscape in mineral form. The specimen stands perfectly stable as a standalone centerpiece, requiring no additional mounting or support.

This piece is ideal for serious collectors who prize unrefined mineral aesthetics, interior designers seeking a statement natural object, or lapidary artists in search of a premium, high-yield carving block. Whether displayed in a private cabinet or a museum-grade collection, this Lapis Lazuli specimen delivers the kind of raw geological drama that is increasingly rare to find at this scale and quality. All specimens at Premier Fine Minerals are ethically sourced and sold with full locality documentation.