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Diamond (8.63 carat red-orange octahedral uncut diamond) from Mirny, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia

DESCRIPTION:	No. 75556
Mineral:	Diamond (8.63 carat red-orange octahedral uncut diamond)
Locality:	Mirny, Sakha Republic, Siberia, Russia
Description:	Large transparent natural uncut diamond with complex trigon and striated edge crystallization patterns on the faces. The diamond crystal is flawed red-brown color with flashes of bright red-orange color caused by inclusions in the flaws (hematite?).
Overall Size:	12x10x8.5 mm
Crystals:	12 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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