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279g Maden-4 Rough Lapis Lazuli Specimen With Chalcopyrite, Afghanistan

$750.00 USD

A raw mineral specimen featuring a vibrant blue lapis lazuli base with a prominent metallic gold pyrite matrix,

62g Maden-4 Lapis Lazuli with Chalcopyrite, Afghanistan

$390.00 USD

A close-up of a rough lapis lazuli crystal showing deep blue coloration with prominent golden pyrite inclusions

216g Rough Lapis Lazuli Specimen from Mine 4, Afghanistan

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392g Natural Lapis Lazuli With Bright Golden Pyrite Specimen, Madani 4 | Afghanistan

$650.00 USD

110 Carat Natural Peridot Rough Parcel with Ludwigite, Pakistan

$450.00 USD

Vivid Green Rough Emerald Lot – 55 Carats | Natural Uncut Pakistani Emeralds

$750.00 USD

A collection of raw, rough-cut gemstones and crystals in various colors, including purple, green, blue, yellow, pink, and brown, arranged on a plain white surface.

Mix Lot of Best Beginner Faceting Uncut Stones

$650.00 USD

34g Burmese Amber Specimen — Raw Myanmar Amber, Translucent, with Plant Inclusions

$300.00 USD

74g Raw Burmese Amber Specimen — Natural Fossil Resin, Myanmar Origin

$650.00 USD

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