{"product_id":"rough-lapis-lazuli-76","title":"380g Royal Blue Rough Lapis Lazuli – Badakhshan, Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Commanding Monument of Afghan Lazurite\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from the legendary high-altitude deposits of Badakhshan, which have supplied the world with its finest gemstone material since antiquity, this 380g rough specimen represents the absolute peak of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"244\"\u003eroyal blue\u003c\/b\u003e color saturation. 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 break the color profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eLeft in its completely raw, unpolished state, the immense surface area reveals a magnificent constellation of metallic golden \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003ePyrite\u003c\/b\u003e veins and brilliant flakes. The glittering pyrite tracks weave naturally through the deep blue stone, creating a dramatic, high-contrast visual effect reminiscent of a stellar galaxy. Measuring 10.5 cm long with a robust, blocky depth of nearly 6 cm, this large specimen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52601499517215,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/IMG_9745.jpg?v=1780991983","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/rough-lapis-lazuli-76","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}