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Diamond (0.84 carat gray-brown octahedral crystal) from Venetia Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (0.84 carat gray-brown octahedral crystal) from Venetia Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Diamond (0.84 carat gray-brown octahedral crystal) from Venetia Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 37700
Mineral:Diamond (0.84 carat gray-brown octahedral crystal)
Locality:Venetia Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Description:Transparent gray-brown diamond crystal with smooth crystal faces and octahedral crystal form (8 faces). Internally many black carbon inclusions are visible scattered throughout. One corner has interrupted growth where it intersected a thin crystal.
Overall Size:6x5x5 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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