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Diamond (2.99 carat dark-brown trisoctahedral crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:	No. 39503
Mineral:	Diamond (2.99 carat dark-brown trisoctahedral crystal)
Locality:	Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana
Description:	Dark-brown uncut diamond crystal with octahedral for combined with trisoctahedral faces. The surfaces of the crystal show complex crystallization patterns and internally it is flawed. The deep color and good transparency make this an attractive specimen.
Overall Size:	8x6x6 mm
Crystals:	8 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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