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Diamond (2.61 carat octahedral crystal with graphite inclusions) from Mwadui, Shinyanga, Tanzania

 
Diamond (2.61 carat octahedral crystal with graphite inclusions) from Mwadui, Shinyanga, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 28696
Mineral:Diamond (2.61 carat octahedral crystal with graphite inclusions)
Locality:Mwadui, Shinyanga, Tanzania
Description:Transparent crystal of colorless, natural diamond. The crystal form if octahedral with surfaces composed of many minute, parallel faces. Has many graphite inclusions (another form of carbon) throughout the crystal.
Overall Size:8x7x5.5 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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