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Diamond (4.69 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

 
Diamond (4.69 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

Diamond (4.69 carat macle, twinned crystal) from Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 28826
Mineral:Diamond (4.69 carat macle, twinned crystal)
Locality:Diavik Mine, East Island, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Canada
Description:Large macle (twinned), natural diamond crystal with excellent transparency and dark-sherry color. The triangular shape is due to twinning on a plane parallel to the octahedral face(111). My first specimen from the Diavik Mine.
Overall Size:10x9x5 mm
Crystals:10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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