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Diamond (0.73 carat polished slice with sector-zoned inclusions) from Zimbabwe

 
Diamond (0.73 carat polished slice with sector-zoned inclusions) from Zimbabwe

DESCRIPTION:No. 59925
Mineral:Diamond (0.73 carat polished slice with sector-zoned inclusions)
Locality:Zimbabwe
Description:Triangular slice of a transparent natural diamond crystal that was polished on both sides to highlight the internal crystal sector zoning. The diamond sector zoning is caused by graphite-coated disk-crack-like defects. See upcoming Rocks and Minerals, March-April 2014 issue.
Overall Size:10x8x1 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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