Rough Lapis Lazuli Specimen – Raw Royal Blue Afghan Crystal

Rough Lapis Lazuli Specimen – Raw Royal Blue Afghan Crystal

This raw Lapis Lazuli specimen weighs 124 grams and comes from Badakhshan, Afghanistan, offered in its natural, unpolished state. Measuring 8.0 x 5.7 cm across with a 3.3 cm depth, it has a balanced footprint with a thick, blocky profile relative to its compact width.

Mineral Composition and Color

The specimen's Lazurite matrix shows a deep, saturated indigo-to-ultramarine tone, with veins of metallic golden Pyrite and pathways of white Calcite exposed across its raw, textured surface. These minerals naturally occur alongside Lazurite in Lapis Lazuli deposits and remain visible here in their unaltered state.

Display and Lapidary Use

With its balanced, thick profile, this specimen suits a shelf or collector's cabinet. Its raw, uncut form also makes it usable as material for lapidary artists working with rough stone rather than finished cuts.