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Diamond (7.99 carat intergrown octahedral crystals) from Premier Mine, Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

 
Diamond (7.99 carat intergrown octahedral crystals) from Premier Mine, Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

Diamond (7.99 carat intergrown octahedral crystals) from Premier Mine, Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 25397
Mineral:Diamond (7.99 carat intergrown octahedral crystals)
Locality:Premier Mine, Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa
Description:One of largest (by carat weight) diamond specimens that I have available, this is actually two intergrown diamonds. A smaller 5 mm diamond is intergrown into a larger 13 mm diamond. Gray color and glassy surfaces give metallic-looking reflections.
Overall Size:13x8x8 mm
Crystals:5-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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