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Diamond (0.83 carat pale-yellow flattened triangular crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.83 carat pale-yellow flattened triangular crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

Diamond (0.83 carat pale-yellow flattened triangular crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 51292
Mineral:Diamond (0.83 carat pale-yellow flattened triangular crystal)
Locality:Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana
Description:Lustrous asymmetric triangular natural diamond crystal with pale-yellow (cape) color and smooth crystal faces. The unusual shape is possibly due it breaking, then healing on the edges. Note the unusual edge notches where it intersected flat crystals.
Overall Size:8x5x3 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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