Sar-i-Sang
Sar-e-Sang, in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, is the world's oldest and most famous source of lapis lazuli, worked for over six thousand years.
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What it is known for
The Sar-e-Sang marbles host deep-blue lapis lazuli (rich in lazurite), often flecked with golden pyrite and white calcite — the material prized since antiquity.
What collectors look for
Intensely blue lapis with even colour and attractive pyrite flecking is the prize; crystallised lazurite is a collector rarity.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sar-i-Sang?
Sar-i-Sang is a mineral locality in Badakhshan, Afghanistan.
What minerals are found at Sar-i-Sang?
Minerals from Sar-i-Sang include Lapis Lazuli, Lazurite.
What is Sar-i-Sang known for?
Sar-e-Sang, in Badakhshan, Afghanistan, is the world's oldest and most famous source of lapis lazuli, worked for over six thousand years.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.