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Diamond (0.89 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Diamantino, Mato Grosso, Brazil

 
Diamond (0.89 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Diamantino, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Diamond (0.89 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Diamantino, Mato Grosso, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 28686
Mineral:Diamond (0.89 carat yellow octahedral crystal)
Locality:Diamantino, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Description:Single crystal of natural diamond with intense yellow color and black graphite inclusion inside. The crystal form is basically octahedral but the faces have complex growth patterns of many parallel shapes.
Overall Size:6x5x4 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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