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Diamond (1.30 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (1.30 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Diamond (1.30 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Diamond (1.30 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 30280
Mineral:Diamond (1.30 carat yellow octahedral crystal)
Locality:Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Transparent crystal of pale yellow natural diamond with scattered graphite (another form of carbon) inclusions. The crystal form is octahedral with hexoctahedral secondary faces. Good color and clarity - complete and undamaged.
Overall Size:7x6x6 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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