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Diamond (1.49 carat pale-yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Mandala River, Guinea

 
Diamond (1.49 carat pale-yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Mandala River, Guinea

Diamond (1.49 carat pale-yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Mandala River, Guinea

DESCRIPTION:No. 63790
Mineral:Diamond (1.49 carat pale-yellow macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Mandala River, Guinea
Description:Lustrous transparent pale-yellow natural diamond crystal with excellent natural sparkle and triangular shape (macle) due to twinning on the {111} octahedral plane following the Spinel Law of twinning. The diamond crystal has a few small inclusions.
Overall Size:8.5x7.5x3 mm
Crystals:8.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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