{"product_id":"bicolor-kunzite-tourmaline-quartz-albite-afghanistan-1768g","title":"Bicolor Kunzite with Tourmaline and Quartz, 1768g, Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Twin Bicolor Kunzite Specimen With Tourmaline and Quartz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis large kunzite specimen weighs 1768 grams and measures 172 x 100 x 51 mm, built around a genuinely uncommon feature, twin kunzite crystals growing side by side, both showing a bicolor split within the same crystal rather than a single uniform tone. Both crystals are V-shape terminated, complete, and undamaged, which is a specific and demanding formation to find intact at this size. The specimen also carries perfectly shaped quartz points, natural albite, and tourmaline crystals across the same matrix, making it a combination piece well beyond a standard single-mineral kunzite find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwin crystal growth happens when two crystals form from the same nucleation point and develop in parallel, and it's considerably less common than a single crystal forming on its own, especially at this scale and with both crystals reaching complete V-shape termination. The bicolor effect within the kunzite adds another layer of interest, since it shows the natural color zoning kunzite can develop as it grows rather than a flat, single tone throughout. Watching how the light plays across the twin crystals is easier to appreciate in motion than in photos, so we'd recommend checking the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=miT1b9w76qU\" title=\"Watch video\"\u003evideo of this exact specimen\u003c\/a\u003e to see the bicolor effect and twin formation up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1768 Gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172 x 100 x 51 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin V-Shape Terminated Crystals on Combination Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBicolor Kunzite with Tourmaline and Albite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, Museum Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 to 7.5 (Varies by Mineral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpodumene (Kunzite) with Tourmaline, Quartz and Albite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthstone: Alternative birthstone for October (Kunzite and Tourmaline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZodiac Sign: Taurus, Scorpio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChakra: Heart Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealing Properties: Kunzite and tourmaline are both associated with heart-centered healing in crystal practice, and a twin crystal formation like this one is sometimes sought out specifically by practitioners who work with paired or partnership energy, alongside its standing as a rare mineral specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Buy From Minerals Paradise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe source large combination specimens like this one directly from mines in Afghanistan, cutting out the resellers that typically mark up rare, multi-mineral finds. What you see in the photos and video is the exact piece you receive, not a similar specimen pulled from a different find. Every order ships with free express shipping, backed by a 30-day return policy. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/bicolor-kunzite-tourmaline-quartz-albite-afghanistan-1768g\" title=\"trusted gemstone for sale\"\u003eview and purchase this piece directly here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor more kunzite pieces, browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/kunzite-crystals\" title=\"best gemstone provider\"\u003eKunzite Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/tourmaline-crystals\" title=\"Tourmaline Crystals collection\"\u003eTourmaline Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. We also carry a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/bicolor-kunzite-specimen-kunzite-crystal-on-matrix-natural-kunzite-kunzite-for-sale-healing-crystal-1130-gm\" title=\"trusted gemstone for sale\"\u003ebicolor kunzite specimen on matrix at 1130 grams\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to compare bicolor kunzite at a different scale, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/v-shape-terminated-pink-color-kunzite-with-cleavelandite-albite-and-quartz-kunzite-crystals-kunzite-specimen-from-afghanistan-1280-gram\" title=\"best gemstone provider\"\u003eV-shape terminated pink kunzite with cleavelandite, albite and quartz at 1280 grams\u003c\/a\u003e for another example of the same V-shape termination style. If you're building a collection around large combination pieces, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/pink-kunzite-green-tourmaline-quartz-afghanistan-8-2kg\" title=\"trusted gemstone for sale\"\u003e8.2 kilogram kunzite, tourmaline and quartz specimen\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look for comparison at a much larger scale. To learn more about kunzite as a stone, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/what-is-kunzite-stone-complete-guide-to-color-value-where-its-found\"\u003ec\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/what-is-kunzite-stone-complete-guide-to-color-value-where-its-found\" title=\"omplete guide to kunzite\"\u003eomplete guide to kunzite\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does bicolor kunzite mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBicolor kunzite refers to a single crystal showing two distinct color zones rather than one uniform tone, a natural variation that occurs as the crystal grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a twin crystal formation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA twin crystal forms when two crystals grow from the same starting point and develop in parallel, resulting in two complete crystals side by side rather than one. It's less common than a single crystal forming alone, especially when both reach full termination undamaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this specimen natural and untreated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. This piece is completely natural with no treatment or enhancement. The bicolor effect, twin formation, and all crystal colors are exactly as they occurred underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat other minerals are included in this specimen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlongside the twin kunzite crystals, this specimen contains natural tourmaline, quartz points, and albite, all grown together on the same matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre both kunzite crystals undamaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, both twin crystals are complete and undamaged, with clean V-shape termination on each, which is uncommon for a paired crystal formation at this size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47525464572195,"sku":"","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Closeup_of_twin_kunzite_V-shape_termination.png?v=1787637090","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/bicolor-kunzite-tourmaline-quartz-albite-afghanistan-1768g","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}