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Diamond (5.80 carat cubic crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Diamond (5.80 carat cubic crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 25920
Mineral:Diamond (5.80 carat cubic crystal)
Locality:Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Cubic crystal of natural diamond with crystal faces composed of many smaller .5-1 mm octahedral faces. When illuminated all the smaller faces reflect simultaneously. The diamond is translucent, yellowish-gray color and fully crystallized on all surfaces.
Overall Size:8x8x8 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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