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Diamond (3.89 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (3.89 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diamond (3.89 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 31131
Mineral:Diamond (3.89 carat macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Large, colorless, transparent diamond crystal exhibiting Spinel-law twinning (Macle=twin). around the perimeter. The triangular faces are composed of many stepped crystals faces resulting in cushion-like curvature. Minute carbon inclusions.
Overall Size:8x8x2 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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