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Diamond (2.50 carat yellow cavernous cubic rough diamond) from Democratic Republic of the Congo

 
Diamond (2.50 carat yellow cavernous cubic rough diamond) from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (2.50 carat yellow cavernous cubic rough diamond) from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (2.50 carat yellow cavernous cubic rough diamond) from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (2.50 carat yellow cavernous cubic rough diamond) from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diamond (2.50 carat yellow cavernous cubic rough diamond) from Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:No. 73552
Mineral:Diamond (2.50 carat yellow cavernous cubic rough diamond)
Locality:Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:Slightly asymmetric transparent yellow rough diamond exhibiting rare cavernous cubic form with raised crystal edges and depressed centers in the faces (hoppered). In the trade these cavernous crystals are known as inversion, or negative crystals.
Overall Size:8x7x6 mm
Crystals:8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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