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Diamond (0.43 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.43 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

Diamond (0.43 carat yellow octahedral crystal) from Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 52781
Mineral:Diamond (0.43 carat yellow octahedral crystal)
Locality:Damtshaa Mine, near Orapa, Botswana
Description:Glassy yellow octahedral natural diamond crystal with flat crystal faces and slightly striated edges. The diamond crystal is transparent, with no internal flaws, though there are two white inclusions just below the surface on one face.
Overall Size:4.8x4x3.8 mm
Crystals:4.8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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