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Diamond (2 carat gray irregular Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

 
Diamond (2 carat gray irregular Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

Diamond (2 carat gray irregular Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Diamond (2 carat gray irregular Ballas crystal) from Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 59096
Mineral:Diamond (2 carat gray irregular Ballas crystal)
Locality:Paraguassu River District, Bahia, Brazil
Description:Irregular (complex form) translucent gray ballas diamond crystal with several 1 mm polished areas on the bottom surface to inspect the diamond interior for cutting potential. Ballas diamonds are polycrystalline, with radiating internal structure.
Overall Size:6.5x6x6 mm
Crystals:6.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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