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Diamond (9.97 carat gray cubic crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Diamond (9.97 carat gray cubic crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (9.97 carat gray cubic crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 56240
Mineral:Diamond (9.97 carat gray cubic crystal)
Locality:Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Large translucent gray cubic (slightly distorted rhomb) natural diamond crystal with slightly irregular shape and surfaces composed of many microscopic parallel crystal faces. The translucent outer skin conceals the interior that may be gem quality.
Overall Size:9x9x9 mm
Crystals:9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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