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Diamond (3.97 ct. gray interpenetrant cubic crystals) from Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Diamond (3.97 ct. gray interpenetrant cubic crystals) from Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (3.97 ct. gray interpenetrant cubic crystals) from Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 48896
Mineral:Diamond (3.97 ct. gray interpenetrant cubic crystals)
Locality:Bakwanga Mine, Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Translucent gray interpenetrant cubic natural diamond crystals with surfaces composed of microscopic parallel crystal faces (looks beautiful when viewed under magnification). When viewed from certain angles it shows the Star of David twinning form.
Overall Size:9x7x6 mm
Crystals:6-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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