{"product_id":"rough-lapis-lazuli-specimen-afghanistan-c","title":"Rough Lapis Lazuli Specimen  – Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRough Lapis Lazuli Specimen – Afghanistan\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captivating natural rough Lapis Lazuli specimen from Afghanistan, showcasing the deep, saturated blue that has made this locality the world's most celebrated source of this ancient gemstone mineral. Hand-selected for its colour intensity and natural character, this unpolished piece is a genuine addition to any mineral collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSix Millennia of Lapis Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mines of Afghanistan have supplied Lapis Lazuli to the world for over 6,000 years — from the lapis-inlaid treasures of ancient Mesopotamia to the ultramarine pigments that coloured the robes of Renaissance Madonnas. Owning a piece of Afghan Lapis is owning a fragment of that extraordinary history. This rough specimen preserves the mineral exactly as it emerged from the earth, unaltered and authentic.\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 pyrite and calcite 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\u003eCollector Quality, Direct Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced directly from trusted Afghan suppliers with deep expertise in the Badakhshan region, each specimen is selected for colour quality, natural form, and overall display appeal. What you see in the photos is exactly what you receive.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616564179231,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/IMG_3089.jpg?v=1781517113","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/rough-lapis-lazuli-specimen-afghanistan-c","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}