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Diamond (0.66 carat pale-gray macle, twinned crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:	No. 52124
Mineral:	Diamond (0.66 carat pale-gray macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:	Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:	Triangular pale gray natural diamond crystal with lustrous, convex faces that give the diamond a lens-like sparkle. The diamond is a macle, twinned following the Spinel Law on the {111} octahedral plane. Scattered small inclusions throughout.
Overall Size:	6.2x5.2x2 mm
Crystals:	6.2 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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