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Diamond (5.92 carat spherical Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:	No. 39019
Mineral:	Diamond (5.92 carat spherical Ballas crystal)
Locality:	Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil
Description:	Large, perfectly spherical crystal of natural diamond fully crystallized on all sides (referred in the trade as Ballas crystal). The crystal has minute irregular faces with rounded surfaces. Color is light gray and is internally translucent.
Overall Size:	8x8x8 mm
Crystals:	8 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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