Lazurit roh - Höhe: 11 cm - Breite: 10 cm- 1934 g - (2)

A substantial set of two raw Lapis Lazuli specimens originating from the historic mines of Afghanistan. This lot offers a great comparison between high-grade blue lazurite and the natural rock matrix in which it forms.
Specimen 1 (Deep Blue): A heavy, dense block of Lapis Lazuli with a high concentration of deep blue Lazurite. It shows beautiful, fine inclusions of golden Pyrite, often referred to as "stars in the night sky."
Weight: 953 g
Dimensions: 11 cm x 10 cm x 5 cm
Specimen 2 (Patterned/Matrix): A large, decorative piece with a striking "marbled" appearance. It features intense blue pockets of Lazurite interwoven with reddish-brown and grey-white matrix (calcite/rock). The label identifies this as a contact metamorphic limestone (Kontaktmetamorpher Kalk), illustrating the geological formation of the mineral.
Weight: 981 g
Dimensions: 12.5 cm x 10 cm x 7 cm
Both pieces are completely natural and unpolished, showing the raw, crystalline structure of the Sodalite group minerals.
Mineral: Lazurite / Lapis Lazuli (Sodalite Group)
Locality: Karimabad / Badakhshan, Afghanistan
Total Weight: 1934 g
Inclusions: Pyrite & Calcite
Condition:
Excellent raw condition. The pieces are sturdy and show vibrant colors. Included are the original collection labels from June 1999