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Diamond (1.49 carat gray cubic cavernous crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Diamond (1.49 carat gray cubic cavernous crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (1.49 carat gray cubic cavernous crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (1.49 carat gray cubic cavernous crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 69373
Mineral:Diamond (1.49 carat gray cubic cavernous crystal)
Locality:Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Lustrous translucent gray natural diamond crystal with slightly distorted cubic crystal form with cavernous faces (depressed convex faces with prominent edges) that have microscopic parallel crystallization patterns giving it a silky luster.
Overall Size:5x5x5 mm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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