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Description
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Shippinig and Return
Introduction
This Terminated Bicolour Tourmaline Crystal (88g) from Paprok, Afghanistan is a stunning natural formation featuring vibrant color zoning and rare mineral associations. With pink termination and clean crystal edges, this specimen is a premium collector’s piece.
Product Overview
Tourmaline is one of the most sought-after gemstones in mineral collections due to its complex color variations and crystal structures. This specimen features a bicolour tourmaline crystal with pink termination, accompanied by pink lepidolite, albite, and feldspar matrix.
The crystal is fully terminated, damage-free, and naturally aesthetic in a self-standing position.
Key Benefits
- Rare terminated bicolour tourmaline crystal
- Pink color zoning in crystal termination
- Damage-free and chip-free natural crystal
- Includes pink lepidolite mica and feldspar matrix
- Self-standing aesthetic display specimen
- Sourced from Paprok, Afghanistan
Properties & Details
- Mineral: Tourmaline with Lepidolite, Albite & Feldspar
- Color: Bicolour (Pink termination)
- Weight: 88 grams
- Dimensions: 81 × 34 × 35 mm
- Crystal Sizes: 18 × 13 mm, 28 × 18 × 16 mm
- Origin: Paprok, Afghanistan
- Treatment: Natural
- Category: Watermelon Tourmaline
- SKU: A2-36
- Condition: Collector Grade, Damage-Free
Buying Guide
When evaluating tourmaline crystals, collectors look for:
- Termination: Fully terminated crystals are more valuable
- Color zoning: Bicolour or watermelon patterns increase rarity
- Condition: No chips or damage significantly increases value
- Matrix association: Lepidolite and feldspar enhance aesthetics
- Origin: Paprok Afghanistan is known for premium tourmaline
This specimen stands out due to its perfect termination, natural color zoning, and aesthetic matrix combination.
Authenticity
This is a 100% natural tourmaline crystal from Paprok, Afghanistan, with no treatment or enhancement. The crystal structure and color are completely natural.
Usage Ideas
- High-end mineral collection display
- Luxury interior décor piece
- Geological and educational specimen
- Premium gift for collectors
Care Instructions
- Handle with care to avoid crystal edge damage
- Keep away from harsh chemicals and heat
- Clean gently using a soft dry brush
- Store in a safe display case
Why Choose Minerals Paradise
- Authentic natural crystal specimens
- Carefully selected collector-grade minerals
- Rare and aesthetic formations
- Secure packaging with express shipping
- Trusted gemstone and mineral source
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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