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Diamond (2.80 carat spherical crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Diamond (2.80 carat spherical crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (2.80 carat spherical crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Diamond (2.80 carat spherical crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 24827
Mineral:Diamond (2.80 carat spherical crystal)
Locality:Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Unusual spherical crystal (slightly oblong) of natural diamond fully crystallized on all sides with minute irregular faces with rounded surfaces. Color is reddish-brown and is internally translucent. Spherical crystals are referred to as Ballas crystals.
Overall Size:8x7x7 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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