{"product_id":"rough-lapis-lazuli-specimen-pakistan","title":"Rough Lapis Lazuli Specimen – Pakistan","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRough Lapis Lazuli Specimen – Pakistan\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genuine natural rough Lapis Lazuli specimen sourced from Pakistan, offering collectors a distinct locality alternative to the more widely known Afghan material. Pakistani Lapis Lazuli is prized for its rich blue colour and natural character, making it a valued addition to any serious mineral collection or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePakistani Lapis Lazuli – A Distinct Locality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province is the world's most celebrated Lapis source, Pakistan also produces quality Lapis Lazuli specimens with their own distinctive character. Pakistani material often displays a deep blue lazurite matrix with natural pyrite and calcite inclusions, offering collectors a geographically distinct piece with genuine provenance.\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 Pakistan\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor the Locality Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerious mineral collectors often seek specimens from multiple localities to compare colour, texture, and matrix characteristics. This Pakistani Lapis Lazuli specimen pairs beautifully alongside Afghan material, offering a compelling side-by-side study of two of the world's premier Lapis sources.\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":51508886143263,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/1B0A3C0C-83C9-4CDA-8575-BD44FCCC9B80.jpg?v=1767804938","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/rough-lapis-lazuli-specimen-pakistan","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}