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Diamond (1.74 carat cluster of yellowish-gray octahedral crystals) from near Luderitz Bay (probably Kolmanskop), Karas Region, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:	No. 74034
Mineral:	Diamond (1.74 carat cluster of yellowish-gray octahedral crystals)
Locality:	near Luderitz Bay (probably Kolmanskop), Karas Region, Namibia
Description:	Cluster of several lustrous transparent pale-gray octahedral diamond crystals with dark inclusions in one corner of a small diamond crystal. Two diamond crystals also exhibit twinning patterns on the faces. An historic specimen from a closed mine. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970) collection; collected ca. 1915; ex. Wards
Overall Size:	7x6x6 mm
Crystals:	3-6 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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