{"product_id":"rough-lapis-lazuli-specimen-afghanistan-b","title":"Rough Lapis Lazuli Specimen B – Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRough Lapis Lazuli Specimen – Afghanistan\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA striking natural rough Lapis Lazuli specimen from Afghanistan, hand-selected for its rich blue colour and natural character. This unpolished piece captures the raw geological beauty of one of the world's most historically significant minerals — deep lazurite blue with natural matrix inclusions that tell the story of its ancient formation deep within the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Enduring Appeal of Afghan Lapis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over 6,000 years, Afghanistan has supplied the world's finest Lapis Lazuli. The mineral's intense blue colour — caused by high concentrations of lazurite — combined with golden pyrite and white calcite inclusions, creates a naturally dramatic appearance that has captivated collectors, artists, and royalty across civilizations. This specimen brings that same ancient beauty directly to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural rough, unpolished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue lazurite with natural matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector \/ Display Specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural, untreated, no coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Piece of Living History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLapis Lazuli from Afghanistan is more than a mineral — it is a connection to one of the world's oldest and most storied gemstone traditions. From the burial mask of Tutankhamun to the ultramarine pigments of Renaissance masters, Afghan Lapis has shaped human art and culture for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay on a flat mineral stand or in a cabinet. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight and moisture. The exact piece shown in photos is what you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52601496666399,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/IMG_9692.jpg?v=1780993308","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/rough-lapis-lazuli-specimen-afghanistan-b","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}