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Diamond (7.11 carat gray octahedral crystal) from Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:	No. 42344
Mineral:	Diamond (7.11 carat gray octahedral crystal)
Locality:	Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:	Large translucent octahedral natural uncut diamond crystal with surfaces composed of many small crystallization patterns (looks beautiful under magnification). The dark color, high luster, and surface patterns make this diamond look metallic.
Overall Size:	11x9x9 mm
Crystals:	11 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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