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Diamond (0.83 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal) from Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:	No. 38786
Mineral:	Diamond (0.83 carat colorless macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:	Finsch Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa
Description:	Sparkling crystal of natural diamond with triangular shape the result of Spinel-law twinning (macle twin). The crystal is colorless and the faces have many complex crystal patterns that catches light. A small inclusion is visible in the center.
Overall Size:	7x7x2 mm
Crystals:	7 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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