Museum-Grade Deep Royal Blue Lazurite with Pyrite on Matrix - Collector's Choice Cabinet Specimen - UV Fluorescent Presenting an exceptional large cabinet display specimen of Lazurite on Matrix with Pyrite from Afghanistan. This is a true collector's piece featuring an incredibly saturated, deep royal blue Lazurite covering the majority of the matrix. The color is intense, electric, and highly lustrous - exactly what top collectors look for in fine Lazurite. The Lazurite crystals are densely crystallized and beautifully contrasted by sparkling golden Pyrite inclusions and a natural light-colored host matrix, creating a stunning visual balance. This is a substantial, self-standing, 3D display piece with superb presence. Special Feature - Fluorescent Under UV: As shown in the UV photo, this specimen exhibits a striking bright orange to pinkish-orange fluorescent reaction under Longwave UV light, due to associated Hackmanite / Sodalite component of the Lapis Lazuli family. This makes it a highly desirable dual-display specimen - spectacular in daylight and magical under UV. Specifications: Mineral: Lazurite with Pyrite on Matrix (Lapis Lazuli Family) Weight: 3930 Grams / 3.93 Kg (8.66 lbs) Dimensions: 23 x 17 x 9 cm (9.05 x 6.7 x 3.5 inches) Size Class: Large Cabinet / Museum Size Color: Intense Deep Royal Blue Luster: Vitreous to Resinous Origin: Badakhshan, Afghanistan Condition: 100% Natural - No Dye, No Treatment A powerful display specimen and a must-have for any serious collector of Lapis, Lazurite, fluorescent minerals, or Afghan classics. Metaphysical Properties of Lazurite: Lazurite is known as the Stone of Wisdom, Truth & Enlightenment. Benefits: Third Eye & Intellect: Revered for stimulating the Third Eye Chakra, enhancing intuition, inner wisdom, and intellectual clarity. It is said to promote deep self-awareness and critical thinking. Communication & Truth: Believed to encourage honest communication, self-expression, and helps to speak one's truth with confidence. Emotional Healing: Said to release stress, anxiety, and bring inner peace. It helps to overcome depression and promotes emotional balance and harmony. Protection & Prosperity: Combined with Pyrite - the stone of abundance and protection - this piece is believed to be a powerful shield against negative energy while attracting wealth, success, and good fortune. Royal Energy: Historically, Lapis Lazuli was the stone of Egyptian Pharaohs and Royalty, symbolizing royalty, honor, and divine power.