Rough Lapis Lazuli - Badakshan Province, Afghanistan (~100g parcel)

Here we have a ~100g parcel of rough Lapis Lauzuli from Badakshan Province, Afghanistan. Lapis Lazuli is a combination of the minerals Lauzurite, Sodalite and often occurs with Calcite and Pyrite as well making Lapis a metamorphic rock.

The Lapis is pictured wet, and dry so you can get an idea of how deep the blue is when polished. These make excellent specimens or are perfect for anyone into the lapidary arts.

Parcel #2