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Diamond (1.15 carat complex crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (1.15 carat complex crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 25794
Mineral:Diamond (1.15 carat complex crystal)
Locality:Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Translucent pink-brown crystal of natural diamond with amazingly complex surfaces - looks fantastic under magnification. Clearly the crystal is dominated by the octahedral form, but has many parallel faces and additional shapes. Beautiful!
Overall Size:7x6x6 mm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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