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Diamond (40 polished slices with sector-zoned inclusions totaling 7.71 carats) from Zimbabwe

 
Diamond (40 polished slices with sector-zoned inclusions totaling 7.71 carats) from Zimbabwe

DESCRIPTION:No. 59919
Mineral:Diamond (40 polished slices with sector-zoned inclusions totaling 7.71 carats)
Locality:Zimbabwe
Description:Forty thin slices of transparent natural diamond crystal that were polished on both sides to highlight the internal crystal sector zoning, including several matched pairs. The diamond sector zoning is caused by graphite-coated disk-crack-like defects. See upcoming Rocks and Minerals, March-April 2014 issue. Average weight of each slice: 0.19 carats
Overall Size:5.0-8.5 mm across
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