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Diamond (0.75 carat cuttable very-pale-yellow macle, twinned crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:	No. 73556
Mineral:	Diamond (0.75 carat cuttable very-pale-yellow macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:	Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:	Lustrous transparent pale-yellow (nearly colorless) natural diamond crystal with a microscopic inclusion (VVS1). The triangular shape is caused by twinning following the Spinel Law (macle). The diamond has convex faces with bright natural sparkle.
Overall Size:	6.2x5.9x2 mm
Crystals:	6.2 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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