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Diamond (2.57 carat dodecahedral crystal) from Koffiefontein Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:	No. 25789
Mineral:	Diamond (2.57 carat dodecahedral crystal)
Locality:	Koffiefontein Mine, Free State (formerly Orange Free State), South Africa
Description:	Complex crystal of natural diamond with light pink-brown color. Visible inside the crystal are black graphite inclusions (the same element as a diamond - pure carbon). The crystal surface has complex faces and striations.
Overall Size:	8x7x6 mm
Crystals:	8 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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