166g Royal Blue Rough Lapis Lazuli – Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Sourced directly from the legendary deposits of Badakhshan, this 166g 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 unique, near-square geometry measuring 6.4 cm by 6.3 cm across the primary display face. What makes this piece truly stand out is its substantial 4.0 cm thickness, giving it a bold, chunky three-dimensional presence on a collector's shelf rather than a flat slab. Across these deep 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. For master lapidaries, this uncommonly blocky shape provides outstanding structural volume and maximum yield for complex carvings, chunky spheres, or luxury gemstone inlay work.