Royal Blue Rough Lapis Lazuli – Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Sourced directly from the legendary, high-altitude deposits of Badakhshan, this 461g raw specimen represents the absolute apex of royal blue color purity. The heavy, solid matrix is composed of ultra-pure lazurite, displaying an intense and uniform deep blue face with virtually no white calcite contamination to dull its remarkable profile.

Left in its completely raw, unpolished state, the immense surface area reveals a magnificent constellation of metallic golden Pyrite veins and brilliant flakes. The glittering pyrite tracks weave naturally through the deep blue stone like a star-filled galaxy. Measuring a robust 14.0 cm in length by 7.5 cm with an impressive depth of 5.5 cm, this large, blocky piece possesses an authoritative presence on any display shelf and offers an incredibly high yield for professional lapidary work, including luxury carvings, large spheres, or premium bookmatched slices.