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Diamond (1.12 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia

 
Diamond (1.12 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia

Diamond (1.12 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 32459
Mineral:Diamond (1.12 carat macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Oranjemund District, southern coastal Namib Desert, Namibia
Description:Transparent brown crystal of natural diamond. This is a macle (twin), as evidenced by the twin plane visible running around the perimeter, and is thicker than commonly found in macles. Good transparency and luster.
Overall Size:5x5x4 mm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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