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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 52121
Mineral:Diamond (0.73 carat pale yellow-gray macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:Lustrous pale yellow-gray triangular diamond with excellent internal clarity and flat crystal faces. The triangular shape is due to twinning following the Spinel Law on the {111} plane. Several small inclusions visible in one corner.
Overall Size:6.5x6x2 mm
Crystals:6.5 mm
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