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Diamond (0.97 carat pale green-yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (0.97 carat pale green-yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diamond (0.97 carat pale green-yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 55338
Mineral:Diamond (0.97 carat pale green-yellow macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Lustrous pale greenish-yellow transparent triangular diamond crystal with convex cushion-shaped faces that give excellent internal sparkle. The diamond is twinned on the {111} plane following the Spinel Law of twinning, known as a macle. No inclusions.
Overall Size:7x6.2x3 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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