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Diamond (1.9 carat cubo-octahedral crystal) from Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

DESCRIPTION:	No. 21827
Mineral:	Diamond (1.9 carat cubo-octahedral crystal)
Locality:	Mbuji-Mayi (Miba), 300 km east of Tshikapa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Description:	Translucent crystal of natural diamond. The form is predominantly cubic, but there are octahedral and dodecahedral faces on the edges and corners. The color is greenish-yellow outer rind and colorless core (not visible). Good complex crystal form.
Overall Size:	6x6x6 mm
Crystals:	6 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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