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Diamond (1.40 carat pale-gray macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Diamond (1.40 carat pale-gray macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Diamond (1.40 carat pale-gray macle, twinned crystal) from Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 55339
Mineral:Diamond (1.40 carat pale-gray macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Triangular natural diamond crystal with finely striated crystal faces, pale greenish-gray color, and a few scattered dark inclusions near one edge. The diamond is twinned on the {111} plane following the Spinel Law of twinning, known as a macle.
Overall Size:8x7x3 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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