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Diamond (0.83 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.83 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 30918
Mineral:Diamond (0.83 carat macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Colorless, transparent diamond crystal exhibiting Spinel-law twinning (Macle=twin). The external shape is flattened triangle with twin plane visible around the perimeter. The crystal faces have unusual surface etching.
Overall Size:7x7x2 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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