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Diamond (0.62 carat gray octahedral crystal) from Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:	No. 48057
Mineral:	Diamond (0.62 carat gray octahedral crystal)
Locality:	Letlhakane Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:	Gemmy pale-gray uncut natural diamond crystal with octahedral form that has shallow, poorly developed hexoctahedral faces. The diamond crystal is eye-clean and has a pleasing natural sparkle, but a small metallic inclusion is visible under magnification.
Overall Size:	5.5x4.5x4 mm
Crystals:	5.5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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