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Diamond (0.49 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (0.49 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diamond (0.49 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 31132
Mineral:Diamond (0.49 carat macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Triangular crystal of very pale yellow-green natural diamond with silky surface luster. The triangular form is due to Spinel-law twinning and known in the trade as a Macle (French for twin).
Overall Size:5.5x5.5x2 mm
Crystals:5.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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