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Diamond (2.98 carat brownish-gray dodecahedral crystal) from Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (2.98 carat brownish-gray dodecahedral crystal) from Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diamond (2.98 carat brownish-gray dodecahedral crystal) from Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 52419
Mineral:Diamond (2.98 carat brownish-gray dodecahedral crystal)
Locality:Vaal River Mining District, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Transparent natural diamond crystal with dodecahedral crystal form, though partially octahedral. The crystal faces are smooth with silky luster. Internally the diamond is dark brown zone and lighter zone visible from some orientations. Scattered flaws.
Overall Size:8x7x6 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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