This is a natural 136-gram single rough lapis lazuli stone featuring beautiful golden pyrite inclusions. The stone shows a rich dark blue colour and comes from Afghanistan, a world-famous source of premium lapis lazuli. It has opaque clarity and is completely natural with no treatment. This rough lapis lazuli piece is ideal for carving, lapidary work, collection, or decorative use due to its authentic colour and natural pyrite beauty.
How can I tell if the rough lapis is genuine or dyed?
You can tell if the rough lapis lazuli is genuine or dyed by checking its natural features. The stone described above is natural and untreated, with opaque clarity, a dark blue colour, and natural golden pyrite inclusions from Afghanistan—all signs of genuine lapis lazuli. Dyed stones often show uneven colour, dye concentration in cracks, or colour rubbing off, while real lapis has a solid, natural blue appearance with authentic pyrite flecks.