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Diamond (1.28 carat colorless cavernous crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 58585
Mineral:	Diamond (1.28 carat colorless cavernous crystal)
Locality:	Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:	Unusual natural diamond crystal with cavernous crystal faces (cubic form with depressed triangular faces resulting in prominent edges). The diamond crystal is transparent and colorless with no flaws or inclusions. Must be seen in person to appreciate.
Overall Size:	8x6x5 mm
Crystals:	8 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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