AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Mineral Museum > Minerals from South Africa > Diamond (0.64 carat macle, twinned crystal)

Search
 

Aesthetic Fine Mineral Specimens, Crystals, Gemstones for Rockshops, Rockhounds, Collectors and Mineral Clubs with Articles on Mineral Collecting, Mineral Locations, Mineral Research, Mineral History, Earth Sciences, Geology

   

Diamond (0.64 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

 
Diamond (0.64 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

Below: fluorescence under ultraviolet illumination
Diamond (0.64 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 25708
Mineral:Diamond (0.64 carat macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa
Description:Triangular crystal of transparent, flawless natural diamond. The triangular shape is due to twinning on a plane parallel to the octahedral faces (Spinel-law twin). Under magnification many small faces can be seen around the edges. Flawless and colorless!
Overall Size:7x6x2 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from Africa > Diamonds
Counter: #25708 viewed 216 times
 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site were purchased from collectors or wholesale suppliers for resale purposes. The minerals on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property.