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Diamond (0.47 carat octahedral crystal) from Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

 
Diamond (0.47 carat octahedral crystal) from Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 29110
Mineral:Diamond (0.47 carat octahedral crystal)
Locality:Guateng Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa
Description:Transparent crystal of natural diamond that is internally flawless. A part of one face has cleaved due to an internal fracture that was near the surface of the crystal. The diamond cleaved away down to the fracture leaving exposed graphite. Unusual.
Overall Size:5x4x4 mm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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