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Diamond (0.90 carat complex crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

 
Diamond (0.90 carat complex crystal) from Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

DESCRIPTION:No. 25795
Mineral:Diamond (0.90 carat complex crystal)
Locality:Orapa Mine, south of the Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Description:Translucent pink-brown crystal of natural diamond with striated, complex surfaces - looks fantastic under magnification. Clearly the crystal is dominated by the octahedral form, but has many dodecahedral faces. Beautiful!
Overall Size:6x6x5 mm
Crystals:6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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