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Diamond (6.79 carat irregular crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:	No. 23398
Mineral:	Diamond (6.79 carat irregular crystal)
Locality:	Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:	Large diamond crystal (6.79 carats!) with a yellow outer layer concealing the gemmy interior. The shape is highly irregular, though it started as a cube, the large size caused uneven growth in different directions. The crystal is complete on all sides.
Overall Size:	10x9x8 mm
Crystals:	10 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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