{"product_id":"1-kg-natural-rough-lapis-lazuli-stone","title":"1 KG Natural Rough Lapis Lazuli Stone with Golden Pyrite | Bulk Whole Sale deal","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a premium \u003cstrong\u003e1 kg bulk lot of natural rough lapis lazuli\u003c\/strong\u003e stones featuring beautiful golden pyrite inclusions. The stones display rich dark blue to navy blue colors and come from Afghanistan, a world-renowned source of high-quality lapis lazuli. With opaque clarity, these rough pieces are ideal for carving, cabochons, decorative use, or resale. Individual stone sizes range from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 grams up to 175 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this an excellent wholesale and \u003cstrong\u003elapidary deal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to identify quality lapis lazuli?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eQuality lapis lazuli can be identified by its deep dark blue to navy blue colour, as seen in the stones described above. Good-quality lapis often contains natural golden pyrite flecks, which add beauty and authenticity. The lapis lazuli from Afghanistan is especially valued because this origin is known for producing superior material. With opaque clarity and solid rough pieces ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 175 grams,\u003c\/strong\u003e these characteristics indicate natural and good-quality lapis lazuli.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich place was famous for lapis lazuli?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAfghanistan is famous for \u003cstrong\u003elapis lazuli.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rough lapis lazuli described above comes from \u003cstrong\u003eAfghanistan,\u003c\/strong\u003e which is one of the world’s most well-known and historic sources for high-quality lapis lazuli.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich country has the best lapis lazuli?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Afghanistan has the best \u003cstrong\u003elapis lazuli. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe lapis lazuli described above comes from Afghanistan, which is widely known for producing the finest quality lapis lazuli with\u003cstrong\u003e deep blue colour\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enatural golden pyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to spot fake lapis lazuli?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e Fake lapis lazuli can be spotted by comparing it with the natural features mentioned above. Real lapis lazuli has a \u003cstrong\u003edeep dark blue\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003enavy blue colour\u003c\/strong\u003e, opaque clarity, and often contains \u003cstrong\u003enatural golden pyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e flecks, like the Afghanistan lapis described. Fake stones may look too uniform in colour, lack pyrite, or show dye marks. Natural lapis is also heavier and cooler to the touch, while fake or dyed stones may feel lighter or look artificial.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gemstone Insider","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51650972549431,"sku":"LAZU-1000","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/6668\/8311\/files\/rough_lapis_lazuli.jpg?v=1770123667","url":"https:\/\/www.gemstoneinsider.com\/products\/1-kg-natural-rough-lapis-lazuli-stone","provider":"Gemstone Insider","version":"1.0","type":"link"}