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Diamond (1.01 carat yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Venetia Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:	No. 39332
Mineral:	Diamond (1.01 carat yellow macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:	Venetia Mine, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Description:	Nearly flawless sparkling crystal of natural diamond with triangular shape the result of Spinel-law twinning (macle=twin). The crystal is pale yellow color (Cape) and the faces have many complex crystal patterns that catches light.
Overall Size:	6x6x3 mm
Crystals:	6 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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