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Diamond (0.73 carat pale gray macle, twinned crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:	No. 52053
Mineral:	Diamond (0.73 carat pale gray macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:	Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:	Triangular natural diamond crystal with silky luster, pale gray color, and scattered dark inclusions visible under 20x magnification. The diamond is twinned on the {111} plane following the Spinel Law of twinning and is known in the trade as a macle.
Overall Size:	7x6x2 mm
Crystals:	7 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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