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Diamond (0.89 carat dodecahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.89 carat dodecahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 28689
Mineral:Diamond (0.89 carat dodecahedral crystal)
Locality:Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Elongated crystal of natural diamond with dodecahedral form and smooth, convex surfaces. Two partial cavities in the sides are where smaller diamonds grew. Color is pale gray, and internally very gemmy with few flaws.
Overall Size:6x4x4 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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