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Diamond in Kimberlite from Red Flag #2 Mine, Mengyin, Shandong Province, China

 
Diamond in Kimberlite from Red Flag #2 Mine, Mengyin, Shandong Province, China

Diamond in Kimberlite from Red Flag #2 Mine, Mengyin, Shandong Province, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 24105
Mineral:Diamond in Kimberlite
Locality:Red Flag #2 Mine, Mengyin, Shandong Province, China
Description:Rare specimen of natural diamond crystal in greenish matrix of kimberlite. The diamond is black and partially exposed showing one corner about 2 mm across. Possible a second crystal is visible nearby. Matrix specimens are rare due to extreme security.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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