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Diamond (1.48 carat sherry-colored distorted octahedral crystal) from Jwaneng Mine, Naledi River Valley, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:	No. 62927
Mineral:	Diamond (1.48 carat sherry-colored distorted octahedral crystal)
Locality:	Jwaneng Mine, Naledi River Valley, Botswana
Description:	Lustrous sherry-colored transparent natural diamond crystal with octahedral form that is compressed on one axis resulting in a distorted shape. The diamond crystal has striated crystallization patterns on the faces with scattered flaws and inclusions.
Overall Size:	7x6.5x4 mm
Crystals:	7 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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