AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Canada > Diamond (0.73 carat pale yellow-gray macle, twinned crystal) |
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 |
Archived: | For reference only |
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