Mineral: Lazurite (lapis lazuli variety) on Calcite
Locality: Ladjuar Medam, Sar-e Sang, Koksha Valley, Khash & Kuran Wa Munjan Districts, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
Dimensions: 5.3 × 4.3 × 5.1 cm

Description: Dodecahedral Lazurite crystal with very well-defined faces and edges, featuring a deep, uniform color, set on a Calcite matrix. This specimen was part of the Carles Manresa collection.

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