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Description
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Shippinig and Return
Product Overview
This is a red tantalite crystal specimen on matrix, with top red color and a damage free crystal. The specimen weighs 482 grams and measures 88 x 59 x 57 mm, with a beautiful self standing position. It comes from Kunar, Afghanistan, part of our Tantalite Crystals collection. The piece is natural and untreated.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Weight | 482 gram |
| Size | 88 x 59 x 57 mm |
| Shape/Cut | Natural Crystal, Self Standing, Damage Free |
| Color | Red |
| Treatment | Natural |
| Origin | Kunar, Afghanistan |
| Family | Tantalite |
What Makes This Specimen Relevant
Tantalite is a genuinely rare tantalite mineral specimen, less commonly seen in collections than more widely available pegmatite minerals. This piece stands out for its top red color and self standing form, which lets it be displayed without a stand or mount. At 482 grams, it's a larger example within our tantalite range, which also includes smaller pieces from the same Kunar locality; see what makes a mineral specimen valuable for how size and form factor into that. This piece sits within our broader Minerals & Crystals collection.
Buying Considerations
Because this is a natural tantalite on matrix specimen, handle it carefully to preserve both the crystal and its self standing position during unpacking. See how to display mineral specimens at home for tips suited to a self standing piece like this one. You can view the video of this exact specimen before purchase. This specimen ships with express shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tantalite specimen natural or treated?
It is natural, with no treatment applied.
Where does this tantalite specimen come from?
Kunar, Afghanistan.
Does this specimen stand on its own for display?
Yes, it has a self standing position as formed, without needing a stand or mount.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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