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Diamond (0.22 carat fancy-yellow cavernous rough diamond) from Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:	No. 79229
Mineral:	Diamond (0.22 carat fancy-yellow cavernous rough diamond)
Locality:	Mbuji-Mayi, 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:	Lustrous transparent natural uncut diamond with fancy-yellow color. This diamond has a flat bottom, possibly a cleavage face, and three corners exhibit rare cavernous (depressed) faces with prominent edges. Has excellent natural sparkle and vivid color.
Overall Size:	4.5x4.0x2.7 mm
Crystals:	4.5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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