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Diamond (1.88 carat dark-gray octahedral crystal) from Mirny, Republic of Sakha, Siberia, Russia

 
Diamond (1.88 carat dark-gray octahedral crystal) from Mirny, Republic of Sakha, Siberia, Russia

Diamond (1.88 carat dark-gray octahedral crystal) from Mirny, Republic of Sakha, Siberia, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 51299
Mineral:Diamond (1.88 carat dark-gray octahedral crystal)
Locality:Mirny, Republic of Sakha, Siberia, Russia
Description:Lustrous octahedral natural diamond crystal with flat faces that have complex crystallization patterns. The diamond appears nearly black, but actually exhibits translucency when illuminated from the rear. One corner on the rear is chipped.
Overall Size:8x6x5 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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