Rough Lapis Lazuli With Golden Pyrite – Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Sourced directly from the legendary deposits of Badakhshan, this 490g 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 remarkably clean and virtually untouched by the heavy white calcite veins that often compromise lower-grade material.

Kept entirely in its natural, unpolished state, the specimen boasts an impressive, wide surface face measuring 13.5 cm in length by 8.7 cm across. Across these 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. With its stable 4.4 cm thickness and solid, blocky presence, this piece commands an outstanding three-dimensional profile on a collector's shelf and serves as premium, highly efficient rough for master lapidaries creating custom carvings, high-dome cabochons, or luxury gemstone inlay work.