Lapis Lazuli Rough Lapis with Golden Pyrite inclusion – Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Sourced directly from the legendary high-altitude deposits of Badakhshan, this 159g rough specimen represents the highest standard of royal blue color purity. The fine-grained, premium lazurite matrix carries an incredibly deep, uniform blue tone, entirely free from the heavy white calcite veins that often compromise lower-grade material.

Kept entirely in its natural, unpolished state, the specimen boasts an elongated, slender profile measuring 10.5 cm in length by 5.0 cm across. Across its raw faces, a beautiful constellation of bright, metallic golden Pyrite clusters and fine veins catches the light elegantly as the stone is turned, evoking a classic "starry night" aesthetic. With its stable 3.3 cm thickness, this dense block offers a superb, powerful presence without taking up excessive space on a collector's shelf and serves as premium, high-quality stock for precision lapidaries creating custom small carvings, high-dome cabochons, or luxury gemstone inlay work.