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Diamond (0.45 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.45 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Diamond (0.45 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 30190
Mineral:Diamond (0.45 carat yellow octahedral crystal)
Locality:Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Transparent crystal of very pale yellow natural diamond with scattered graphite (another form of carbon) inclusions. The crystal form is octahedral with layered crystal faces and satin-luster. Complete and undamaged.
Overall Size:4x3x3 mm
Crystals:4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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