rockroller
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Post by rockroller on Aug 22, 2014 13:48:11 GMT -5
Does anyone here sell or buy Lapis Lazuli rough? I have a friend in Afghanistan right now and I had him check on local prices for me. If you have recently bought/sold any, can you tell me what the going rate is? I need to know if it is worth buying some from overseas.
Thanks in advance!
~Roland
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 22, 2014 15:20:16 GMT -5
There is a person on ebay selling it routinely for a long time now. It is from Afghanistan. I bout a 4x4 slab 1/4 thick for 99.00 High, but it is a gorgeous piece. jan mineralsThere were some military guys selling it, but I think their command busted them. |
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QuailRiver
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Post by QuailRiver on Aug 22, 2014 15:28:59 GMT -5
There has been a lot of lapis brought into the U.S. over the last 13 years and that has made prices drop very low compared to before. I've seen fairly good grade 95+% blue lapis rough with some pyrite sell in the $45-60 range. And I have seen lapis speckled with white calcite that is refereed to as "denim" sell as low as $25 per pound here in the states. Afghanistan is a very dangerous place right now for westerners. I have a brother-in-law working over there now. Before he went he asked if I wanted him to try to find me any lapis and I told him no. I would rather he keep his mind on his work and his safety and make it back home alive and in one piece.
Larry C.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 22, 2014 15:44:46 GMT -5
Back a piece,there was a guy on here selling it,he was in Afghanistan,don't know what became of him or the guys that ordered from him...
Lots of it online now,if you "Google" it...
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panamark
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Post by panamark on Aug 22, 2014 15:51:21 GMT -5
I think the military guy's forum name was RXJET or something like that it seems.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 16:22:37 GMT -5
The military guy is Elijah Freeman and his forum name is ejfree, but if you search the forum it sounds like he was shutdown from buying/selling.
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rockroller
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Post by rockroller on Aug 22, 2014 16:40:21 GMT -5
I have seen plenty on the internets, but I wanted to get info on any first hand experiences. Here is one pic my buddy sent me of some polished stuff that is a bit pricey. He is gonna find out if any rough, straight from the mine, is available for less.  I know its not a great pic but if anyone has any comments on the quality of these stones, please share that! Hakuna Matata! Roland |
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Don
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Post by Don on Aug 22, 2014 17:21:09 GMT -5
most of that looks pretty mediocre to me.
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 22, 2014 17:28:26 GMT -5
I agree with Don.
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QuailRiver
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Post by QuailRiver on Aug 22, 2014 18:13:04 GMT -5
Yeah that looks mostly like lower grade material.
Larry C.
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