{"product_id":"rough-lapis-lazuli-72","title":"700g Royal Blue Rough Lapis Lazuli – Badakhshan, Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSourced directly from the legendary high-altitude deposits of Badakhshan, this 700g rough specimen represents the highest standard of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"188\"\u003eroyal blue\u003c\/b\u003e color purity. The fine-grained, premium lazurite matrix carries an incredibly deep, uniform blue tone, virtually untouched by the heavy white calcite veins that often compromise lower-grade material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eKept entirely in its natural, unpolished state, the specimen boasts an elongated surface face measuring an impressive 16.0 cm in length by 7.0 cm across. Across these raw surfaces, a stunning constellation of bright, metallic golden \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"233\"\u003ePyrite\u003c\/b\u003e clusters and fine veins catches the light beautifully as the stone is turned, evoking a classic \"starry night\" aesthetic. With its substantial 5.0 cm thickness and clean, blocky architecture, this piece has an outstanding three-dimensional presence on a collector's shelf and serves as highly efficient rough for master lapidaries creating custom carvings, deep cabochons, or luxury gemstone inlay work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52601499156767,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/IMG_9716.jpg?v=1781081217","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/rough-lapis-lazuli-72","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}