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Diamond (2.27 carat light-gray macle, twinned crystals) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (2.27 carat light-gray macle, twinned crystals) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diamond (2.27 carat light-gray macle, twinned crystals) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diamond (2.27 carat light-gray macle, twinned crystals) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Diamond (2.27 carat light-gray macle, twinned crystals) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 42631
Mineral:Diamond (2.27 carat light-gray macle, twinned crystals)
Locality:Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Triangular flattened Spinel-law twinned diamond crystals that are internally transparent and have layered crystallization patterns on the surfaces. One half of the twinned pair extends beyond the edge of the opposite crystal.
Overall Size:9x8x3 mm
Crystals:6-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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