{"product_id":"279g-rough-lapis-lazuli-with-chalcopyrite","title":"279g Maden-4 Rough Lapis Lazuli Specimen With Chalcopyrite, Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 279-gram rough lapis lazuli specimen has been mined from Maden-4 (Mine 4) in Afghanistan. Its an unpolished rock with deep blue lapis material, pale matrix, and contrasting metallic golden-toned Chalcopyrite areas across an irregular natural surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize Idea:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4665\/0401\/files\/rough-lapis-scale.webp?v=1789905970\" alt=\"Scaling rough Lapis Lazuli\" style=\"width: 388px; max-width: 100%; height: 258px; display: inline-block;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 65 × 50 × 55 mm, the piece has a solid presence for cabinet display while remaining easy to handle and examine. It may also interest experienced lapidary collectors who prefer to assess rough material before planning any cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaden-4 is associated with Afghanistan’s historic Sar-e-Sang lapis mining district in Badakhshan. Lapis lazuli from this high-mountain region has been worked and traded for thousands of years. As with any individual mine specimen, its color, matrix, metallic mineral distribution, edges, and natural fractures should be judged from the photographs of the actual piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural lapis lazuli, classified on this listing as a semi-precious gemstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rough rock and mineral collectible with an irregular, unpolished form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor and contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark blue lapis material with pale matrix and metallic golden-toned Chalcopyrite areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 279 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 65 × 50 × 55 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView every angle before choosing a display position or planning lapidary work. Natural rough may contain surface pits, inclusions, matrix, fractures, and uneven edges. Keep the specimen dry, remove loose dust gently with a soft brush, and store it separately from harder minerals that could scratch the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this Maden-4 lapis suitable for cutting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may interest lapidary collectors, but suitability depends on its internal fractures and matrix. Assess every photographed angle before cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does rough lapis lazuli contain pale matrix?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli is a rock made from several minerals, so calcite-rich or other pale matrix can occur naturally within rough material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should this rough lapis specimen be stored?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry and separated from harder stones. Use a soft brush or cloth for gentle surface cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53533861216545,"sku":"FMGS-279-1","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4665\/0401\/files\/Raw-lapis-front.webp?v=1789905942","url":"https:\/\/www.folkmarketgems.com\/products\/279g-rough-lapis-lazuli-with-chalcopyrite","provider":"Folkmarketgems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}