{"product_id":"top-grade-deep-pink-kunzite-crystal-nuristan-1108g","title":"Top Grade Deep Pink Kunzite Crystal, 1108g, Nuristan Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Museum Grade Deep Pink Kunzite From Nuristan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis kunzite crystal comes from Nuristan, Afghanistan, and sits at the top end of what the locality produces, both in size and in color depth. At 1108 grams and measuring 124 x 72 x 63 mm, it's a large format specimen, the kind of piece that anchors a display case rather than sharing shelf space with smaller crystals. You can find this exact listing at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/top-grade-deep-pink-kunzite-crystal-nuristan-1108g\" title=\"trusted gemstone for sale\"\u003etop-grade-deep-pink-kunzite-crystal-nuristan-1108g\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe color is a fully natural deep pink with no treatment involved, and the saturation holds even in normal light rather than needing a specific angle to show its best tone. Some of the reference photos for this piece were taken with a light source held underneath the crystal, since kunzite lets light travel through its body in a way that reveals internal color and clarity you don't always catch under standard lighting. The crystal is fully terminated and free of any damage, and at this size, that combination of clean termination, deep color, and weight is what pushes a kunzite specimen from good into museum grade territory. This is a piece built for collectors who already understand what separates a decent kunzite crystal from one worth building a collection around.\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\u003e1108 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e124 x 72 x 63 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Terminated Crystal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep Pink\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\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNuristan, Afghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 to 7 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpodumene\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZodiac Sign: Taurus, Scorpio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChakra: Heart Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealing Properties: Deep pink kunzite is widely used by crystal practitioners for heart-centered work, often described as a calming stone tied to emotional openness and stress relief. A specimen at this size and grade is also a common centerpiece for meditation spaces, since its scale alone gives it presence beyond a typical hand sample.\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 kunzite directly from mines in Afghanistan, which keeps pricing honest and traceable back to the source. The exact crystal shown in the photos and video is the one that ships to you, not a comparable piece pulled from inventory. All orders go out with express worldwide shipping, and every purchase is covered by a 30-day return policy. This piece is listed permanently at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/top-grade-deep-pink-kunzite-crystal-nuristan-1108g\" title=\"best gemstone for sale\"\u003emineralsparadise.com\/products\/top-grade-deep-pink-kunzite-crystal-nuristan-1108g\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor more pieces from the same locality, browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/kunzite-crystals\" title=\"trusted gesmtone for sale\"\u003eKunzite Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. We also carry a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/natural-pink-kunzite-crystal-afghanistan-1134g\" title=\"best gemstone for sale\"\u003edouble terminated pink kunzite crystal from Nuristan at 1134 grams\u003c\/a\u003e, a close comparison from the same locality, and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/exquisite-museum-grade-pink-color-kunzite-with-lepidolite-and-quartz-kunzite-specimen-raw-mineral-kunzite-from-afghanistan-1333-gram\" title=\"top gemstone provider\"\u003emuseum grade kunzite with lepidolite and quartz at 1333 grams\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to compare large format pieces at similar weight. To understand what separates a museum grade specimen from a standard one, read our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/how-to-identify-museum-grade-mineral-specimens-7-signs-collectors-look-for\" title=\"trusted gemstone for sale\"\u003ehow to identify museum-grade mineral specimens\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/what-is-kunzite-stone-complete-guide-to-color-value-where-its-found\" title=\"guide to what kunzite is and where it's found\"\u003eguide to what kunzite is and where it's found\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does museum grade mean for this kunzite crystal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMuseum grade refers to the combination of large size, deep and even color saturation, and a fully terminated crystal free of damage, all present together in one piece, which is uncommon at this weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this kunzite crystal natural and untreated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. This specimen from Nuristan, Afghanistan is completely natural with no heat treatment, dye, or color enhancement. The deep pink color is exactly how it formed underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do some photos show the crystal lit from underneath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKunzite is translucent enough to let light pass through its body, so photographing it with a light source underneath shows internal color and clarity that standard overhead lighting doesn't always capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the crystal damaged or does it have any chips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo, the crystal is fully terminated and free of any chips or fractures, which is notable given its large size, since bigger kunzite crystals are more prone to damage during extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this specimen suitable for jewelry or is it a display piece only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is sold as a raw mineral specimen for display and collecting. Cutting a crystal this size would sacrifice its natural termination and overall specimen value, so pieces at this weight are typically kept intact by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47525207671075,"sku":"","price":11600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Top_grade_deep_pink_kunzite_crystal_from_Nuristan.jpg?v=1787552122","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/top-grade-deep-pink-kunzite-crystal-nuristan-1108g","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}